The first step in the creative process is 'Idea Germination'. State the other steps of this process.

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The steps of the creative process after idea germination are:

1. **Preparation** — On the basis of the idea, interest and curiosity, the need is adjudged by the entrepreneur and he starts looking for the answer to implement the idea. If the idea is to launch a new product or service, market research is conducted to foresee the future of the product.
2. **Incubation** — This is the subconscious assimilation of information and is a transition period. The entrepreneur starts thinking about the idea and its implementation in the subconscious mind, e.g., studying the pros and cons of manufacturing the product before launching it.
3. **Illumination** — In this period the idea re-surfaces in a realistic way and the entrepreneur comes out with a viable plan to give practical shape by collecting raw material, arranging funds and making policy for implementation of the idea.
4. **Verification** — Also called the validation or testing stage, where the idea is verified to prove that it has value. It is the most difficult phase of creativity as obstacles begin to appear and knowledge is developed into application.