If you feel bogged down by small details, make sure you have someone on your team who likes big-picture details. Some people like to look at big-picture ideas: where the company is heading in the future, global effects, etc.. These details are super important, so make sure someone on your team can think big ideas!

Failure should be a part of your business, your process and your journey. Failure is never final, it's the best learning experience you can have. If you're not failing, you're not trying to grow by trying something new. Failure is not the end of your story, it's the beginning of the learning experience.

Imagine you're on a beach. You can actually see what that looks like. We need to take this approach with our customers. Say what you need to say, then let their imagination fill in what it could look like if they did business with you. A collateral of words actually don't help.

Everyone creates in some way. Creation doesn't have to look like a piece of art, a movie or a design. You're designed to create. A "creative person" is someone who has identified their strength, and how they make a difference in the world through that strength.

Motion pictures can be a great source of information and inspiration. Watching and analyzing the different aspects of film, the shots, the scenery, the plot, may inspire your creative process. Take a breather, watch a movie and see how you can apply it to something you're working on.

Solitude can be helpful, but music can be a catalyst for creativity. Incorporating music while you work develops creativity

Take time to journal, dream and listen to your heart. This can be hard, especially for business owners who are constantly busy, but the more time you can create space for reflection and creativity allows your brain to rest, and ultimately become more productive

There's never been more easily accessible information than there is now. Utilizing this information can increase your knowledge and inspiration to enhance your business.

A change in scenery can aid in thinking outside of the box. A change of perspective can lead to a change in thinking, and a small change can make a big difference.

Communication is key to the creative process and community is essential in taking your ideas to the next level. Sharing new ideas can be intimidating, and that fear can keep you from telling others. But sharing with trusted people will help you get out of your comfort zone, and may inspire an idea for a new project.