The first principle of my blog is Creating Ecosystems of Success, and two key focuses are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Sometimes a change of environment can be very valuable for the creative process. The same is true for developing your business. In some instances going on the road can lead to growth. The following contributed post is thus entitled, Freshen Up Your Business By Taking To The Road.
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Sometimes it feels like inspiration is all around, but at others, it feels frustratingly elusive. But if you want to continue to develop your business, then you need to be a source of innovation and ideas. While there are things you can do to feed your creative side when you’re in the office, a better idea may be to take to the road. It’s never been easier to leave the office behind and work somewhere else for a while! And you might just find that you’re returning with a chest full of ideas.
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Where to Go?
First thing’s first: where do you want to go? In this day and age, all you need is a place with an internet connection, which you’ll find more or less everywhere you would realistically travel to. Finding the right place will depend on what you’re hoping to achieve while you’re away. If you want to be inspired by what others are doing, then choose a city. If you want to work on a solo project, then a cabin out in nature would be a good choice. If you simply want a change of scene that allows you to work and relax, then a beach destination would be right.
What You’ll Need
Of course, you can’t just turn up and get down to work. When you’re in the office, you have all the resources, documents, and employees you need to work efficiently; when you’re in unknown lands, these won’t be as readily accessible. But with the right tools, you can make it seem like you’re in the office. Work with a company that offers cloud hosting services, and you’ll be able to access your important documents from wherever you are. It goes without saying that a reliable, secure laptop is also essential, as is choosing a place with internet fast enough to work efficiently.
Connecting with Others
If you’re going to surround yourself with new people for a while, you may as well see what they have to say! If you’re in a large city, or a place with a large digital nomad presence, then you’ll have no trouble finding like-minded people. Consider working in a co-working space for a day, or take a look at sites like meetup.com – you’ll usually find events aimed at business owners in there.
Time to Unwind
While you’ll want to have your main focus on getting work done, don’t forget that you will have time to relax! We can get a bit frazzled when it comes to work, even when it’s going well, and it’s always worthwhile practicing relaxation – it’s just that it’s much easier when you’re in new surroundings, and you’re excited to do everything it has to offer.
Returning Back
You’ll hopefully return to the office refreshed and with a lot of new ideas to put into practice. Make sure you’ve made thorough notes while you’ve been away! Set aside some time in the first week to talk through the plans with your employees, and get down to work.
