Do you do your best thinking when you’re driving in traffic, taking a jog, just before you nod off or while you’re taking a shower? It’s a fact that many people seem to encounter their brilliance when their minds shut off from thinking about the here and now and simply wander. The challenge is that […]
This is a very simple yet powerful interview with graphic designer Elike Konig of Hort. I really do believe that every person in a creative industry {and beyond} can learn from his perspective. Take a few minutes and watch this video… Some key lessons: It’s OK to play in business. Experimentation is paramount. Don’t do […]
I’ve been playing around with Google Sidewiki for a few months now. If you’re not familiar with this tool, Google launched it back in September. The idea is that anyone can contribute their thoughts to any website – in essence turning any website into a public forum. Unfortunately until now many businesses have chosen not […]
In my post 5 ways to know you’re stuck in neutral I spoke about one of my most common encounters when dealing with SMBs (small and medium sized businesses): The company who’s stuck in the word-of-mouth rut…relying on the good of others to bring them business. The problems with wholly relying on word-of-mouth – You […]
In Monday’s post I identified ‘5 ways to know you’re stuck in neutral‘. This week will be dedicated to working through those issues. Issue number 1…you’re caught in today thinking. In other words, you’ve stopped dedicating time to thinking about the future of your business. Instead, you’re caught up on mundane day-to-day tasks. This has […]