What Can We Expect in 2016?

In 2015, we talked a lot about the future—thanks in part to that old time-travel movie in
the news. But for smart entrepreneurs, looking forward is a constant state of mind. Or
at least it should be. After all, anticipating future trends, future challenges and future
opportunities is what separates great companies from the ones that’ll be history by this
time next year.
Unfortunately, no one actually has a time machine. Experience counts for a lot,
however—the more you see, the more you see things repeat themselves—and that kind
of accrued foresight is invaluable to any fast-growing company.
With this in mind, to help give small businesses across the country a leg up on the new
year, we reached out to some of the savviest entrepreneurs we know, and asked them a
simple question:

In your opinion, what is the top issue that business owners
should be focused on for 2016—and why?”

What surprised us was the range of responses and viewpoints, which, collectively,
provide a pretty good snapshot of where your attention should be focused in 2016.
Here’s to a great year.

By : Rod Kurtz
Editor-at-large, OPEN Forum