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Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the US in January of 2020, the situation demanded a rapid response. All are examples of creative thinking to solve problems. Entrepreneurship is a creative activity. Being in quarantine can offer opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, despite the challenges it forces upon you.

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A closer look: Growth in 2020

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Stories of businesses closing and sales dropping in 2020 are common, but there are also plenty of organizations that experienced surprising growth during this unprecedented year. Planit , a creative agency based in Maryland, is one such organization. The post A closer look: Growth in 2020 appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion

StartupNation

In his newest book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work,” author and entrepreneur Seth Godin provides the roadmap for all creative people seeking to implement change in the world through their work. Become creative, especially when it’s frightening to do so. Copyright © 2020 by Do You Zoom Inc. Finding your passion.

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3 Things You’ll Need to Launch a Creative Business

StartupNation

Have you dreamed of starting a creative business? After the collective trauma that was 2020 and 2021, many of us are feeling burnt out, both creatively and mentally. It‘s possible to build a business and a life you love out of your creativity that is both fulfilling and profitable. . Here’s how to get started.

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Why You Should Embrace the Power of Creativity as You Build Your Empire

Smart Hustle Magazine

Creative is not a word I typically use to describe myself. In my mind, “creativity” was always reserved for artists and designers, both of which I am not. It wasn’t until I launched my small business, Kono’s Kitchen, in July 2020 that I realized creativity is everything an entrepreneur embodies. Creative Beginnings.

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Kickstarter Lights On

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Enter Kickstarter , the crowdfunding platform for bringing creative projects to life (and a USV portfolio company). A few weeks ago, Kickstarter launched Lights On , a call for projects that “sustain your cultural space, event series, creative organization, or independent business” [link]. You can learn more about it here.

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Sora

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Over time, Sora students hit all of the traditional curriculum milestones essential for high school graduation, in a more tactile, self-directed manner and without exams as a benchmark of their mastery or creativity.

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