As a business professional trying to make a mark on this world and get ahead in a highly-competitive environment, you should always be on the lookout for new opportunities. I strongly suggest that you start paying more attention to the world around you. Some people are under the assumption that they have to travel around the globe and spend tons of money, searching for the next big thing. Let me assure you that opportunities for creating new sources of income are everywhere. Believe it or not, you can even find “your lucky break” in your backyard! One well-known and immensely successful marketer, who also happens to be a good friend of mine, can dig up at least a dozen of opportunities in his living room alone. Pretty amazing, isn’t it?
Here is the deal… People will always have needs – in good times or bad. It means that you can always build a new and successful business around constantly evolving human needs. Everything you encounter during the day – the Internet, your computer, cars, books, TV – began as a creative idea in someone’s mind. Many people had a few great ideas at some point in their lives, but unfortunately chose NOT to act on them. Later on they discovered that someone else became successful and rich with the same idea. Can you imagine the amount of frustration and regret these people might be experiencing right now?
So, here is what I think you should do to take advantage of opportunities that might transform your finances, your business and your life.
1. Develop the habit of recording all your ideas, regardless of how crazy, insane or unrealistic they may sound.
2. Carry a small notebook at all times to jot down all your creative thoughts. You may keep your notebook in your coat, car, briefcase and even near computers or phones. Some great ideas can be forgotten forever if not written down.
3. Try to give your mind a creative workout every day. What you should do is come up with at least three, four or five new ideas daily for a whole month. The more ideas you generate, the more likely you are to end up with a winner.
4. Make sure you review and update your “revenue-generating” database on a regular basis.
Of course, it is very unlikely that as soon as you come up with a winning idea you will see the big bucks rolling into your pockets. What you need is a great idea combined with action. That’s right – courageous and substantial action… Otherwise, your idea will remain forever in the file called “The World’s Wastebasket of Great Ideas.” You don’t want this to happen, do you?
Final thoughts: I do believe that most people have tremendous creative potential. Many individuals don’t even realize that and sell themselves short. So, let your creativity do wonders for you and dramatically change your life. Keep on looking for a new idea. It’s there somewhere! Don’t forget that you need to combine your idea with that magic called action and achieve the business success you deserve. Good luck with your endeavors!
About the Author
Angela Kambarian is a President of Essential Communications in Long Beach, NY. She provides marketing consulting and writes results-driven marketing collateral materials for companies, organizations and entrepreneurs across the country. Visit her website at www.kambarian.com.
