Gold Mining + Inventory Management Software for Small Business?
Recently, I heard the story of a gold miner who was looking for a shady place to sit and rest on his way home from the mines. As he sat under a tree he felt cool air coming up from the ground. He took his axe and poked around just enough to realize that there was some sort of opening underground. He quickly ran to pay his $1 and stake a claim on the land that he was sure held an abandoned gold mine. Alas, when he brought a friend, who had knowledge of such things, to check it out he learned that there was no gold on the site. What he did have though was a cavern filled with beautiful and unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations. Being a wise man, he began charging admission for people to see his cave of wonders. Since most people paid with gold dust, and visitors still pay to see the caverns to this day, he really did find a gold mine of sorts.
The point is that you don’t always find exactly what you’re looking for. Remember the story of the Slinky? Richard James was working with springs in an attempt to create a system to protect cargo on naval ships when he dropped one of the springs. As he watched it move, the idea for the popular toy was born. Sometimes, the surprise you find can be even better than what you were looking for in the first place.
It’s easy to get caught up in the quest for a new product, service or solution. Heck, it may even be how you landed on our website. After all, we do make handy, dandy inventory management software for small business. As you work, look for gems. Those things that pop up that might not be exactly what you intended to find, but things that could benefit your business none the less. Don’t overlook these nuggets. They can be very valuable. Pay attention to the little things. Even if there isn’t time to bring a tangential idea to fruition right away, make a note of it for future follow-up. When things are slow you will have a jumping off point to start a new project. With any luck you will have found the solution for a problem you don’t yet have.
All sorts of ideas will crop up as you and your teammates work together. Be attentive and respectful of all ideas. Not only will this encourage the creative juices to flow freely, but it may result in some great new sidelines for your business.
Mining gems like these can really help your business grow and set you apart from the competition. Stockpile is a “gem” of a solution and the world's best inventory management software for small business. Try it today and see how it can benefit your small business.
