2018 is upon us. The new year offers an opportunity to take a step back and reflect upon how life has been running course - the challenges,  achievements and milestones. It is also a time when people are encouraged to look further and dream. The importance placed on setting goals to achieve those dreams, or resolutions, differentiates this time from any other time of the year. Of course, there is always the running joke that new year’s resolutions are meant to be broken. But it is also true that ‘rebooting’ at this time of year, has led to many people becoming more attuned to what their dreams are and taking concrete steps to making those dreams a reality.

GlobalLinker asked some member entrepreneurs to share their goals for the new year and what advice they would give to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Sourav Paul - Founder, Contenting

Business goal

As the founder of Contenting, I am planning to expand my client base in this coming year. We serve clients from Canada, USA, and India and we plan to reach more clients globally with our world-class services in Content Writing, SEO, and Social Media Management.

Personal goal

All my personal goals are also somehow related to my organisation. However, I am planning to write an e-book, and my goal is to complete it before the end of 2018.

Looking forward to

I am looking forward to connecting with more SMEs and entrepreneurs in 2018 and helping each other grow.

Advice for aspirants

Starting a new business in this era of digitalisation is exciting and also very competitive. So, it is essential for us and other new entrants to keep updating our skills and services and use social media to expand our business.

Ranu Jain Gupta - Founder, My Sanika Cancer Care Society

Business goal

We have recently launched a startup - The Geeky Folks. I want to take it to the next level by the end of 2018.

Personal goal

This year I will help as many needy cancer patients as I can through our NGO My Sanika. I want these cancer patients to become self-reliant and productive citizens of India.

Looking forward to

This year I am looking forward to closing a big business deal.

Advice for aspirants

Don’t shy from thinking big. Focus on what really matters to the growth and sustainability of your business.

Shital Kakkar Mehra - Founder, International School of Corporate Etiquette and Protocol Pvt Ltd

Business goal

This year, I plan to work on my second book, for which I have already interviewed several leading CEOs, professionals working in private equity, startups, medical, legal and several other industries. Also, I would like to collaborate with a leading government agency to help develop a curriculum which focuses on soft skills.

Personal goal

I am planning a 10-day Panchkarma program at an Ayurvedic centre.

Looking forward to

I think it will be a good year for the Indian economy and we will see Indian companies increasing their global footprint.

Advice for aspirants

As the world order keeps changing, focus on adding value to your clients and maintain a humble attitude.

Geet Jalota - Founder, Askgeet HRD Solutions OPC Pvt Ltd.

Business goal
To promote my book 

Personal goal
Find a gender ratio project to get involved in. 

Looking forward to
Double my billing this year. 

Advice for aspirants
Have a 7 to 8 year window if you want to see your practise meet your income goals. 

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