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February 14, 2007
Where Has All the Originality Gone?
As time goes on, the internet seems to be turning into a large field of "sameness". Fresh, new ideas and concepts are quickly snapped up by competitors who want to ride on the tails of success of similar companies. These actions of copy cat behavior are not limited only to the internet, but the internet has made it very easy for individuals to take advantage of someone's hard work in order to create a business for themselves.
I know many small business owners who spent years perfecting a business, creating a unique company after much planning and research, only to have someone come by and take all they have created and put up their own "shop" sign without any of the hard work.
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Some have tried to be deceptive, ordering product from a
company, to see exactly how things are done, and then attempt to duplicate the
concept. Not only is this lazy, but in my opinion, ethically wrong. And....these
people are If you want to work from home, and start your own home
grown business, be creative! Be an individual and come up with some original
ideas and concepts. While there may be many a business that has similarities, do
not blatantly copy what is obviously a business born from originality, |
be on the up and up and contact that individual. Let them know that you find their business model and idea something that you'd like to create in your own area. Ask if they'd be willing to share ideas and resources, OFFER to pay for this sort of consultation as opposed to expecting to get information and direction for free. If they are open to this - great, if not - then you need to decide if you want to move forward with this similar business. If so, make sure that you are putting your own creative twists to the idea and making it your own.
Believe in yourself and what you can create and call your own. You will feel better about yourself and see greater success.
Posted by Cyndi at February 14, 2007 09:20 AM
