How To Bring Originality To Your Business Ideas
A business idea can come from anywhere, and when it does, it's all too easy to settle, decide that it’s inevitable not to have an original idea. Especially if you’re in a competitive field. After all, everyone is going to be doing the same thing.
But that couldn't be further from the truth: there are always new ways of doing old things--and different strokes for different folks.
You just have to get creative about it.
So, if you’re looking for a new way to bring originality to your business ideas and make sure that you stand out from the crowd, here are 5 things to think about:
What’s the difference between an idea and a concept? An idea is something that you happen upon without much effort. A concept is something that you create in order to serve a specific purpose or Intent. The two are not mutually exclusive, of course, and people often combine the two in one--which ends up being more like an ideology than anything else. But the key difference is that an idea is just that, while a concept (and an ideology) requires more of you.
What’s the difference between having a ‘good’ business idea and a ‘bad’ one? A bad business idea will eventually be superseded by something else, because it focuses on being in direct competition with other businesses. In other words, it’s about what others are doing and about beating them. But a good one will focus on being unique or better than others in ways that are not immediately obvious.
What’s the difference between ‘having’ a concept and ‘developing’ one? A concept is something you can develop. A concept is an idea that yields to a more in-depth exploration of its end goal. A concept is not an idea as much as it is a set of directions to follow which will result in a finished product or service. Developing one is the process of creating that finished product or service, and it may take quite some time before you are ready to present it to the world.
What about creativity? Creativity can be found in abundance anywhere! It's about seeing things differently, taking risks and trying new things. It also comes from being able to think 'out-of-the-box', to challenge norms and not be afraid to do things differently.
What do you get from having a creative mindset? Having a creative outlook puts you at an advantage, because it means that you can spot the opportunity for growth in any industry and capitalize on it. It lets you see the world through a new lens and find your own unique way of doing things--even if it doesn't come naturally at first.
What’s one way of adding originality to your business ideas? One way is to look at what the competition are doing, but then turn it upside down.
So, don't let yourself be seduced by the idea of having to do the same thing as others.
Instead, look at it in a different way, and see what you would do differently.
Undoubtedly, there are many more ways to add originality to your ideas and stand out from the crowd--but these five might inspire you to think about the possibilities that are just out of sight.
How To Bring Originality To Your Business Ideas Featured Image: Fotolia by Anton Krivosheev via Shutterstock What’s the difference between an idea and a concept? A business idea is something that you happen upon without much effort. A concept is something that you create in order to serve a specific purpose or Intent.
What’s the difference between having a ‘good’ business idea and a ‘bad’ one? A bad business idea will eventually be superseded by something else, because it focuses on being in direct competition with other businesses. In other words, it’s about what others are doing and about beating them. But a good one will focus on being unique or better than others in ways that are not immediately obvious.
What’s the difference between ‘having’ a concept and ‘developing’ one? A concept is something you can develop. A concept is an idea that yields to a more in-depth exploration of its end goal. A concept is not an idea as much as it is a set of directions to follow which will result in a finished product or service. Developing one is the process of creating that finished product or service, and it may take quite some time before you are ready to present it to the world.
What about creativity? Creativity can be found in abundance anywhere! It's about seeing things differently, taking risks and trying new things. It also comes from being able to think 'out-of-the-box', to challenge norms and not be afraid to do things differently.
What do you get from having a creative mindset? Having a creative outlook puts you at an advantage, because it means that you can spot the opportunity for growth in any industry and capitalize on it. It lets you see the world through a new lens and find your own unique way of doing things--even if it doesn't come naturally at first.
What’s one way of adding originality to your business ideas? One way is to look at what the competition are doing, but then turn it upside down.
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Conclusion
Originality is a highly sought after quality in business, and yet it's often considered to be something that's hard to come by. As you can see from the above article, though, there are many ways in which you can bring originality to your ideas--and most of them are practically effortless. In fact, one of the best ways to add originality to your ideas is simply to look at what the competition are doing--and then take a different approach.
There really is no shortage of creative people out there who are ready and waiting for you... so have fun with it!
What about creativity? Creativity can be found in abundance anywhere! It's about seeing things differently, taking risks and trying new things.