“The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength, not lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” ― Vince Lombardi LinkedIn's research reveals that entrepreneurs consistently report the highest levels of job satisfaction among professionals. This study is logically understandable given that entrepreneurs typically venture into businesses aligned with their passions. While the concept of ditching the corporate ladder and becoming your own boss is undeniably alluring, it's crucial to acknowledge the substantial risks involved. Income is far from guaranteed, traditional employer-sponsored benefits become a thing of the past, and in cases of business…

Chris Gasbarro, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Boston, is the president of Ember, a boutique creative gathering agency. We asked Chris to share his thoughts on the power of timeless connections in an overly scheduled world: Over the course of your day, how many times do you say or hear, "I have a hard stop," "Let's take that discussion offline," or stare at your Outlook calendar of back-to-back meetings? I'd like to advocate for the idea of meetings without a hard stop, where the ideas keep flowing for as long as is necessary -- with your customers, your leadership…

Nigerian corporates and SMEs have decried the non-settlement of Foreign Exchange (FX) forwards by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The transactions which occurred between 2022 and 2023 are yet to be settled on maturity. Analysts and stakeholders have expressed fears that the delay could have grave implications for the economy. Reports indicate that affected companies could lose about N2.4 trillion which will impact Company Income Tax (CIT) for the next two to three years and also threaten federal government’s income. The development could also exact a huge toll on the fragile FX market which is being rebuilt by the…

The number of vehicles imported into the country fell sharply by 60.4 per cent, year-on-year, YoY, to 10,991 in the first half of this year, H1 2024, reflecting the impact of the naira depreciation and general economic downturn. This was contained in the report of the just concluded quarterly meeting of the Nigerian Port Consultative Council, NPCC. The report stated: “Vehicle Traffic shows a total 10,991 units of vehicles was handled during the period under review, indicating a drop of 60.8 per cent from 28,024 units in 2023.” Following the same trend, the number of ships that called at the…