Somewhere in the confines of this issue of the Gateway there lies a quote from the late Larry King, who proclaimed “You make your own luck. Luck is the residue of design.” And, for it’s worth, that quote speaks to a great many things and is timely given that March, to some extent, places the spotlight on the Irish, which of course, insinuates some degree of sentiment in “luck.” The second part of that quote is hinged on design, which is some of what we’re looking to push through with this issue. The fact that, it’s been a year since our world was rocked by the Covid-19 pandemic and industries far and wide are still feeling the aftershock of that quake. But dwelling on our woes isn’t going to push us through to a prosperous future. It’s about design. It’s about taking a long hard look at where we’ve been, and working out the best path forward. Which is in no doubt what we’ve all been doing for the better part of the last year.
In this issue you’ll find our thoughts on current trends that will inevitably shape the rest of our 2021. With any luck, these trends will—at least mildly—get you thinking about your own design and plotting the advance of your business as it best works for you and your set of customers (and prospects, of course). Keep in mind that the Gateway community are likeminded in the sense that, together, we can accomplish anything we put our mind, heart, and tools to. Where you need a helping hand, there exists a pair or two within these pages.
So go ahead, poke around. Let us know if you find something you like, or if there’s something we’re missing that you’re hoping to voice. We’ll get you heard, or, at the very least, we’ll hear you out. Consider the Gateway YOUR platform to your community of peers. As much as we love doing the talking, we want all of you to take up some space in these ongoing issues as well.
Best of luck!
