subject: The Blood Of A Small Business Is Innovation [print this page] Not all hats fit all heads, and not all marketing ploys and development schemes fit all businesses. Inspiration is an individual thing. So how can a business encourage its innovation? By listening to dreams. Not all strategies must follow paradigms, not all success is easily quantifiable. Businesses should strive to develop individual innovation and creativity. For a little inspiration, study and learn from successful corporations. After all, imitation is learning.