When I started my business 18 years ago, all I had to know was how to talk to people, use a phone and be able to mail CDs in stamped, self-addressed envelopes to people too far away to meet in person. It was much simpler then and I don’t think I'm alone in having to stay on top of a rapidly changing business landscape. Technology keeps changing, …
When I hear people talk about being “burned out.” it makes me think about campfires and warnings from Smokey the Bear- remember him? “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!” When we used to go camping, after finishing with the campfire, it was important to make sure the fire was completely extinguished because leaving even a small spark in the ashe …
Last week at the Gotham Happy Hour there was the usual catching up, general silliness and good conversation. We started talking about jobs we had in the past and some mused about professions other than their own that they might have chosen. That got me thinking about jobs that have disappeared over the years .. the TV repairman, typesetters, an …
