Business inspiration can come in some of the most unexpected places.

For instance, everyone is talking about Sanjaya - the silly, wild-haired contestant on this season’s American Idol.

Many agree that the kid doesn’t have the goods.

He can’t hold a note, forgets the words for his songs and dances off-beat.

Yet, Howard Stern, an awestruck teen, and millions of fans have conspired to ensure this mediocre-at-best pop star isn’t erased from our memories any time soon.

The events of this phenomenon beg the question: Does quirky win over quality?

There is no doubt about it. Sanjaya’s got something of value.

And, while his success is not likely to last, his sudden fame proves that whether in entertainment or in small business, style is a huge factor when it comes to keeping things alive.

It’s all in the details.

Will your business get a boost by being the ten-thousandth paint store with a welcome mat out front?

Or the first to sponsor a neighborhood mural for the local school?

Will your website be monochromatic and wordy, or will it be funky and fun?

Will you grind away at just another job, or enjoy the path that leads to business evolution?

Everyone’s gotta make a living. But who says you can’t do it with a little flair and creativity?

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