Hot on HuffPost Small Business:

 

Get Out to Get Inspired

Inspiration comes in many forms. If you are stuck on a certain problem or hit a brick wall in your creative thinking, find some place other than your office to gain inspiration. Take a walk, go biking in your local park, travel to Italy – oftentimes, your 'next big idea' won’t come while you’re sitting in your office sipping a cup of coffee. Make time to travel to other places outside your comfort zone and see how other people live and interact with each other. Go to museums, art galleries and historical monuments. Even the great thinkers of past generations needed a little help once in a while. Always think outside the box – you’ll be surprised at what simple idea inspires an even bigger one.

Text Size:

A A A
"Inspiration comes in many forms. If you are stuck on a certain problem or hit a brick wall in your creative thinking, find some place other than your office to gain inspiration. Take a walk, go biking in your local park, travel to Italy – oftentimes, your 'next big idea' won't come while you're sitting in your office sipping a cup of coffee. Make time to travel to other places outside your comfort zone and see how other people live and interact with each other. Go to museums, art galleries and historical monuments. Even the great thinkers of past generations needed a little help once in a while. Always think outside the box – you'll be surprised at what simple idea inspires an even bigger one."

Michael Bisceglia
President
Stauer
Richmond, VA
www.stauer.com
Coming soon
Advertisement

Tip of the Day

  • August 8 2011
    "Today's businesses need to recognize that customer loyalty goes a long way. Re-evaluate your approach to customer service. If you are ...
    Continue Reading
  • August 5 2011
    "People love seeing who is behind the company and they love hearing what you have to say -- not necessarily selling but giving tips on what ...
    Continue Reading
  • August 4 2011
    "Small businesses leaders should always devote time and effort to involving themselves in their local communities. Whether you're in a large ...
    Continue Reading
  • August 3 2011
    "You need to recognize talent and reward your key executives within your company. One of the key strategies to maintaining top talent is to ...
    Continue Reading
View all Tips »

Latest OPEN Forum Insights

Presented by american express

Coming soon
Latest Videos
View all »
Expert Take
View all »