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Be Heard: How To Spark Creativity In The Workplace!




Every year on March 7th, we celebrate National Be Heard Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging small businesses to make their voices heard among the sea of larger organizations. Two-thirds of small enterprises fail within the first two years. Black Forest Consulting wants to help businesses reduce this number by motivating them to use inventive marketing techniques to their advantage.


Many business owners assume that larger organizations are the only ones that can innovate. That couldn't be more untrue. Small businesses are well-suited to the task since they can implement new ideas more rapidly and with fewer obstacles. By being innovative, smaller companies may grab the attention of consumers. Sounds simple enough, right? While most creative traits are mostly inherent, the majority of the world, particularly in the workplace, needs the perfect puzzle pieces to come together in order to foster creativity. 


Collaborate


Encourage ideas from a diverse group of employees to ensure that your organization has a non-linear and similar style of thinking, which will lead to a wider range of conceptions. By placing a suggestion box in the office, everyone will have the opportunity to share their thoughts. This will allow those who are perhaps a bit more reserved to feel like they have a voice in the company and that their ideas are being heard. Make sure to acknowledge your team's successful ideas to show them that they are valued.


Research


It's important to remember that when it comes to marketing, you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Thinking outside the box, on the other hand, is a fantastic idea! Examine your advertising strategy by researching current social media trends or studying your competition. Attending workshops, webinars, and reading everything from blog posts to books can also help you learn new skills or information.


Prioritize 


Dedicating time and space for brainstorming allows you and your staff to express their creativity while also establishing goals to better your company. Each week, set aside an hour or so to put your heads together and come up with new ideas. Inspire employees by offering a comfortable space where they may sit and collaborate freely. Businesses should also consider investing in new technologies and services that will help them boost their marketing efforts.


When small businesses thrive, so do our communities. And, regardless of its size, innovation is one of the keys to any successful firm. You can ensure that your company rises above the noise by focusing on developing fresh ideas. So be loud and be heard!


Contact our BFC team for additional information and assistance on how to achieve your business goals.



By: Victoria Harris

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