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Here's the scenario: You have a big project you need to get done. You have some brochures you need to design and write text for and a big poster you need to start designing soon so you can send it right away to a commercial printing company. But once you sit down your mind just won't give you anything.

For those working by themselves this can be an even greater challenge to overcome. I've been there before, just as I'm sure most people who create anything for a living can attest to as well. It can be a horrible feeling to be staring at that computer screen or canvas and you just can't think of what to do.

The good news is there are ways to get past that creative block.

One of the first and most important facts to remember is that even when you're alone you aren't really alone. The world around you is filled with different things to inspire you if you just take the time to pay attention to them.

No matter what form of advertising you're doing I bet you'll find plenty of examples from other companies. The point isn't to look at everyone else's commercial printing and just copy it, but to get a starting point.

That is the real issue when it comes to creative block, you just can't figure out where to start. Once the wheels get turning it becomes a lot easier to let the process work itself out.

One thing to note is that you shouldn't just focus on your competition's marketing material, but also look at advertising from other industries. When you look at some marketing material from a company similar, but not quite within your field, you can still get a feel for a style you might not be as well acquainted with, which will increase the odds of sparking a new idea.

Another great way to get around the block is if you're working for someone else, sit down and ask them what exactly they're trying to say and do with their advertising. Once you know exactly what you're going to be trying to design it can help spark a creative idea in how to approach it.

If you have a specific niche market you're trying to market to, look at some material that your audience enjoys looking at. Read through some magazines they enjoy reading; get a feel for the visuals that will most appeal to them.

And really, the most important thing you can do is to keep your calm. The more stressed out you get yourself the harder of a time you'll have breaking through the block. If you let yourself relax and stay receptive to new ideas you'll find that any form of commercial printing will be easy for you to design.

Petra Beat The System

What can you do to get a better deal on your home insurance than most mortgage brokers could find for you? We all know that internet is a marvellous thing that can help you to find great deal on fun things such as holidays. However ? this powerful tool can also help us to save money on our less adventurous purchases such as home instance. Here is how you can beat the broker.

1. Research the area you're moving into

If you're moving home it pays to do some research into the area you're moving into. Premiums can fluctuate dramatically within a very small distance ? the size of the premium can also indicate how safe the area is.

2. What cover do you need?

It's a basic tip but how much cover do you really need? A common ploy used by insurers to up sell is the addition of extra benefits as part of the core policy. Look carefully at what you really need and find a policy that matches your needs exactly, rather than paying for anything extraneous.

3. Shop around

It's easier than ever to buy insurance policies ? the Internet has hundreds of information sites like Motley Fool where you can research the different policies that are available, or visit a comparison site where you can search for the product that suits you. Many of the major supermarkets offer home insurance packages, such as ASDA Finance.

4. Buy online

Many insurance providers give a discount (usually around 5%) for buying online.

5. Home security

When you move in change the locks. Most insurers recommend five level mortise locks on external doors and two bolt locks on the windows, while an approved security system could save you over 5%. Keep your insurer posted on any systems that you have installed including time-switch lights, infra-red detectors and security lighting, alarm system upgrades and other security systems.

6. Join Neighbourhood Watch

It's a straightforward tip but in many areas joining an approved Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been shown to reduce premiums by up to 5%.

7. Fire

As with security, taking measures to reduce fire risk including smoke alarms and a fire alarm system can reduce premiums significantly. Additionally, the use of fire guards and the presence of adequate ventilation around heat sources such and also ensuring that a safe distance of anything combustible. Once again, inform your provider of the measures you are taking.

8. Don't smoke

Increasingly insurance providers are asking their customers whether they smoke or not ? smoking obviously presents a greater risk of fire from discarded cigarettes and unattended ashtrays.

9. Increasing your voluntary excess

The bottom line is that the higher the excess you choose on your policy the lower the premium. Savings on your insurance could be dramatic in some cases up to twenty percent if you opt for higher voluntary excess.

10. Only claim when you really need to

By only claiming when you really need to you will protect your no claims bonus and keep your premiums lower.

Finally, there's one extra tip that most insurance companies won't want you to have ? that is, haggling. There are dozens of insurance providers out there vying for your custom. By shopping around and then haggling you can often get a better deal.

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Kaye Z. Marks has sinced written about articles on various topics from Marketing, Small Business and Cancer. Kaye Z. Marks is an avid writer and follower of the developments in the industry and its benefits for small to medium-scale businesses.. Kaye Z. Marks's top article generates over 823000 views. to your Favourites.

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