"spare diamonds" (class exercise) creativity, innovation & change

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"Spare Diamonds" Creativity, Innovation, And Change When Trying To Formulate Ideas For New Ventures, We May Run Into Many Problems That May Be Discouraging, However I Have Found That In Many Cases The Resources We Need Are Right Under Our Noses. These Are A Few Of The “Spare Diamonds” I Though Of That May Be Helpful.

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"Spare Diamonds"

Creativity, Innovation, And Change

When Trying To Formulate Ideas For New Ventures, We May Run Into Many Problems That May Be Discouraging, However I Have

Found That In Many Cases The Resources We Need Are Right Under Our Noses. These Are A Few Of The “Spare Diamonds” I Though Of That May

Be Helpful.

Friends● Friends can help you with word of mouth advertising.● Friends can also help you with market research that would

be otherwise very expensive.

Interns

● Needless to say Interns work for low or no wages this is invaluable to anyone short on cash.

● Interns also in many cases have a zealousness that is unmatched.

Space

● Looking for ways to consolidate rooms in your house may be a great way to get an empty room available.

● Check to see if your church has extra space.● Utilize parks for space whenever available.

Land

● Look for land that is necessary for what you want to accomplish

● Try to find land that is being sold for reasonable prices or given away for a little of nothing, that may happen to be in a great location.

Tools

● Ask family and friends if they have any of the tools you may need just lying around that they aren't using.

● Check sites like “Craigslist” and see if somebody is giving away the tools you need.

● Visit thrift stores, Flea Markets, Swap-meets.

Transportation

● See how much you can get done using a bike or public transportation around your city

● If you have to travel within your country use online discounts, greyhound,rental cars etc, which can be much cheaper than taking a flight everywhere.

Internet

● The Internet is vital to getting your venture started.● Use the internet for copyrighting your idea.● Utilize free websites that promote your idea.● Set up social media accounts to connect with people

and get feedback.

Knowledge

● Ask questions, asking questions are “usually” free so ask questions.

● Research your ideas thoroughly using free resources such as the library or internet or free E books.

Get To Work

These are just some of the ideas that can be used when trying to find “Spare Diamonds” for starting your

venture.