This week, the fashion world was buzzing about the latest trends to hit the runways at Paris Fashion week. Haute Couturiers, prized for their exquisite tailoring skills, know that the tiniest detail—a finish on a seam or a slight alteration to a cut, for example—can make all the difference. As The New York Times reports, now some the most successful designers are also using the exacting standards of the traditional couture atelier to be more self-critical and demanding in their craft, and in their business practice.

That’s a trend that fits hand-in-glove with our own business philosophy. By understanding how tiny details impact your business, you can take it to the next level, no matter what your industry.

Sweating the details with a couturier’s precision can revolutionize your business in a variety of ways:

It will make you more creative. As we like to say, you can make it big by thinking small. By focusing on little details, you open yourself up to small but powerful opportunities to innovate. Examine things carefully and ask yourself to think of one tiny change you could make to improve the things you use on a daily basis. Think of it like working a muscle: the more your challenge your mind, the more creative you can become.

It will make you a better problem solver. Thinking small can help you problem solve with ease. Many professionals assume that every big problem calls for a big-thinking solution. In fact, many times the simplest solution is the best one. As George Pólya, author of How to Solve It, wrote, “If you can’t solve a problem, there is an easier problem you can solve. Find it.”

It will make you more productive. Focusing on the details is a great way to help you achieve tasks more efficiently and prevent you from becoming overwhelmed or burning out. Instead of taking on the whole of a project, break it down into small steps. Then one by one, you’ll complete them, gaining momentum each time you mark off your checklist.