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What do you do when the world is chaotic?

When chaos seems to be the norm, how do we run our businesses?…

Art is truth

This seems like a very controversial statement in the days when…

Getting your pricing right

How do you work out what to charge? At a recent Work Smart Not…

Art as a political act

"What is art for? To make us feel something" Brian Eno Iris…

How do you rate your thinking skills?

Is thinking a uniquely human skill? Work Smart Not Hard Tip…

No-effort creativity

If you create when under the influence of a muse does that mean…

Practice defensive pessimism

Do you convince yourself you'll lose or convince yourself you'll…

Everyone is a creator

How many times do you hear people say "But I'm not creative"? I’m…

Holiday rules for small businesses

What's the first rule of going on holiday for an independent…

The link between music, maths and creativity

The link between Einstein and Coltrane I started this series…

Be more Amish when evaluating tech

The more things change the more they stay the same. Work Smart…

Does someone who creates wealth count as a creative person?

Are wealth creators creative people in the same way as artists…

How much fun is it to do business with you?

Are you attracting customers or frightening them off?  Work…

Luck and Preparation

Can you prepare to be lucky? This photo is a result of pure…

How to deal with constant change

When change is a constant factor in our lives and businesses…