2018, A Pregnant Year
A New Year tends to give people in all spheres of life some kind of anchor for new expectations. It gives people the ability to let go of one thing to embrace another.
As 2017 ended, I paid attention to peoples comments and thoughts and my general take is, we all had a difficult 2017 and are willing to let it go to embrace 2018.
So 2018, especially for those of us in business, is indeed a pregnant year. It holds so many expectations, the biggest of which is that it must make up for the difficulties of 2017.
So I listened to Financial Guru, Bismark Rewane as he gave us the economic statistics on the Nigerian economy and he really confirms that 2018 is pregnant. The good thing about a pregnancy is that it is supposed to end well with a mother bringing forth the baby, all parties being alive and well.
From the figures and his explanations, it appears, the foundation for more positive and profitable economic activity has been laid. It must translate to the average Nigerian being able to live above subsistence level. That can only happen, if he can get a job or start a business that can survive.
As business people this pregnancy must bring forth a number of things, namely
- More opportunities for viable transactions.
- The resources people or institutions require to do business with us.
- Improved infrastructure to enable us do business – transportation, power, etc
- Accessible and affordable funding for our businesses
In other words, 2018 must create the environment that enables us transact business without all the frustration of 2017. In doing business, I would really appreciate the ability to live out our commitment to thoroughly delight our clients because we are able to excellently execute our services and promises.
That is why I have chosen to see 2018 as a pregnant year. It must bring forth the goodies as expected. We are expecting expansion, acceleration and growth that has depth to sustain it. Just like bringing forth a baby is not a walk in the park, we expect 2018 to have its challenges but we expect to surmount them and come out on the other side stronger and with the goodies in our hands-better profits, smother operations, motivated workers, satisfied clients, taxes paid and all stakeholders happy.
Welcome to 2018.
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