12 Ways to Generate Killer Ideas for Your Business
Dear Visitor:
I bet you often hear about people making money with great ideas.
And you probably think: " Well...I am not THAT creative. I don't have
what it takes...I could never come up with unique, useful, or lucrative ideas."
Really? Is that what you think?
Here is what I think: generating ideas is a skill, and it CAN be learned.
The more you practice, the easier it will be to come up with ideas whenever
you need them. Sounds too good to be true? Please read on...
Whether you are looking for a new business concept, ways to improve your
products or services, or attract more attention to yourself and your business,
the techniques below will help you. Just try them out and see which ones
work best for you. I hope you will enjoy the process.
Good luck with your endeavors!
1. Get in the idea mind-set
Of course, you can learn to generate ideas on demand...but if you are always
on the lookout for ideas you will never run out of them. Simple as that...
2. Carry a notebook at all times
What if you come up with a great idea, but forget to write it down?
Eventually, you may end up forgetting it. You may think you will
remember, but you won't. Trust me - you won't
3. Eavesdrop
Listen to people talking on the train, the bus, at the coffee shop,
or in the elevator. Those snippets of conversation can help you
create an amazing story which might result in a brilliant idea.
4. Do something new
Sign up for a class, take up a new hobby, listen to a different kind of music,
meet new people... Don't be afraid to experience new things and get different
parts of your brain humming. You may also want to change your routine.
Why don't you drive a new route to the office, try a new restaurant for lunch,
start work a little earlier (or a little later), work in a different place... Whatever
it takes to bust you out of your rut... It should help you think differently.
5.Combine things in interesting ways
Take two ideas and put them together to make one new idea. Try to go beyond
the obvious to come up with something truly innovative.
6. Have people ask you questions
Get someone who is not familiar with your situation to ask you questions
about it. Their questions may lead you to a new idea. You may have
overlooked it simply because it is too obvious.
7. Listen
Really listen when your clients or customers talk to you. You will hear ideas for
new products and services or ways to improve customer service. This can open up
so many new markets for you. Your customers may not even be aware of the
fact that they are giving you ideas. IT is YOUR job to spot them and capitalize
on them. What if several customers are making the same comments or asking
the same questions? Act on it! Some savvy business professionals have gotten
six-figure ideas this way.
8. Do the opposite
This one is a no-brainer. If something isn't working, consider doing exactly the
opposite of what you are doing. It might work!
9. Doodle
Make random doodles on a white board or a piece of paper. Draw, jot words,
make circles, etc...As you loosen up, ideas may start to form on the page.
10. Make a list
This always works for me. Get out a notepad and write down everything you
can, related to your issue. If you need a slogan for a product, write down
every feature and benefit you can think of, the types of people who might
benefit from the product, the problems it solves, etc. You may even
pull out a thesaurus and start looking for synonyms. When you are done,
you will not only have your slogan, you will have a library of words and
phrases that could come in handy when you initiate your marketing or
publicity campaigns.
11. Go to Google
Enter a few words pertaining to the idea you are looking for. Google will
try to automatically complete your query, and you may find exactly what
you need.
12. Get the ball rolling!
You don't have to wait until a concept is fully formed in your mind. Just
begin with the germ of an idea and start developing it. As you do, you will
discover the problems as well as the opportunities, you will be able to
refine your idea as you go.
So, if you use some of the techniques outlined above, it will be easier for
you to develop your creative abilities, come up with new strategies and
propel your business forward.
If you need help with your Marketing, PR or Writing projects, please visit
www.kambarian.com or call (516) 889-8636 today.
I bet you often hear about people making money with great ideas.
And you probably think: " Well...I am not THAT creative. I don't have
what it takes...I could never come up with unique, useful, or lucrative ideas."
Really? Is that what you think?
Here is what I think: generating ideas is a skill, and it CAN be learned.
The more you practice, the easier it will be to come up with ideas whenever
you need them. Sounds too good to be true? Please read on...
Whether you are looking for a new business concept, ways to improve your
products or services, or attract more attention to yourself and your business,
the techniques below will help you. Just try them out and see which ones
work best for you. I hope you will enjoy the process.
Good luck with your endeavors!
1. Get in the idea mind-set
Of course, you can learn to generate ideas on demand...but if you are always
on the lookout for ideas you will never run out of them. Simple as that...
2. Carry a notebook at all times
What if you come up with a great idea, but forget to write it down?
Eventually, you may end up forgetting it. You may think you will
remember, but you won't. Trust me - you won't
3. Eavesdrop
Listen to people talking on the train, the bus, at the coffee shop,
or in the elevator. Those snippets of conversation can help you
create an amazing story which might result in a brilliant idea.
4. Do something new
Sign up for a class, take up a new hobby, listen to a different kind of music,
meet new people... Don't be afraid to experience new things and get different
parts of your brain humming. You may also want to change your routine.
Why don't you drive a new route to the office, try a new restaurant for lunch,
start work a little earlier (or a little later), work in a different place... Whatever
it takes to bust you out of your rut... It should help you think differently.
5.Combine things in interesting ways
Take two ideas and put them together to make one new idea. Try to go beyond
the obvious to come up with something truly innovative.
6. Have people ask you questions
Get someone who is not familiar with your situation to ask you questions
about it. Their questions may lead you to a new idea. You may have
overlooked it simply because it is too obvious.
7. Listen
Really listen when your clients or customers talk to you. You will hear ideas for
new products and services or ways to improve customer service. This can open up
so many new markets for you. Your customers may not even be aware of the
fact that they are giving you ideas. IT is YOUR job to spot them and capitalize
on them. What if several customers are making the same comments or asking
the same questions? Act on it! Some savvy business professionals have gotten
six-figure ideas this way.
8. Do the opposite
This one is a no-brainer. If something isn't working, consider doing exactly the
opposite of what you are doing. It might work!
9. Doodle
Make random doodles on a white board or a piece of paper. Draw, jot words,
make circles, etc...As you loosen up, ideas may start to form on the page.
10. Make a list
This always works for me. Get out a notepad and write down everything you
can, related to your issue. If you need a slogan for a product, write down
every feature and benefit you can think of, the types of people who might
benefit from the product, the problems it solves, etc. You may even
pull out a thesaurus and start looking for synonyms. When you are done,
you will not only have your slogan, you will have a library of words and
phrases that could come in handy when you initiate your marketing or
publicity campaigns.
11. Go to Google
Enter a few words pertaining to the idea you are looking for. Google will
try to automatically complete your query, and you may find exactly what
you need.
12. Get the ball rolling!
You don't have to wait until a concept is fully formed in your mind. Just
begin with the germ of an idea and start developing it. As you do, you will
discover the problems as well as the opportunities, you will be able to
refine your idea as you go.
So, if you use some of the techniques outlined above, it will be easier for
you to develop your creative abilities, come up with new strategies and
propel your business forward.
If you need help with your Marketing, PR or Writing projects, please visit
www.kambarian.com or call (516) 889-8636 today.
Posted by Angela Kambarian at 11/3/2011 7:45 PM 
Categories: Marketing
Tags: marketing ideas creative ideas business ideas
Categories: Marketing
Tags: marketing ideas creative ideas business ideas
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