The age of the internet has and is changing how we live in almost every area of life. One of those areas I want to call attention to is how we obtain and store information. In the past, whenever a reader was interested to pick up a book he would head out to the library or local bookstore. If that did not get the results they were seeking they would look in catalogs and get the desired book by mail-order.
Today when anyone wants information about a topic they turn to the internet to do their research or to order an instant down loadable e-book. These two changes have brought about even more far reaching changes in present day cultural lifestyle. Advancement in computer and internet technologies and their far reaching adaptations are causing career possibilities to become almost endless.
More and more of the work force is choosing to work from home. Of course there will always be those activities that must be carried out in the ordered and traditional settings. Look around you and see that lifestyles are becoming more relaxed. I have heard it said by some that things are getting done in more timely efficient ways. This in turn may be leading to better interrelationships within our societies. Smaller business models are encouraging better relationships for workers, customers and owners. The family business structure is being seen more prominently within this work from home atmosphere.
For various reasons, which are out of the context of this writing, more people are coming to the internet with the intent to make money. At the core this is the fundamental definition for business.
Stay at home parents are finding it easier and easier to stay home and be with their children as they grow and engage in activities. This can lead to the emerging of more tightly knit family units. Customs, ideology,
educational and trade abilities can flourish with the extra time spent in together activities.
One group of individuals who have been overlooked in our societies may be brought back into the mainstream of life. That group is those who have disabilities which make it impossible for them to carry on ordinary job activities in the corporate settings. Within smaller groups where extra time is available and more patience abounds these people can become valued citizens whose individualism can be appreciated. Stay at home careers can make it possible for many with physical handicaps to become 100% employees again; especially if it is within their own family business model.
Brick and mortar business owners are closing their doors at faster rates than before and it is not primarily their local competition becoming too great. Rather, it is the competition from the internet becoming too great. They are having to adapt to new ways and ideas in order to stay in business and provide for their families, clientele and friendly neighbors. They are having to become work from home merchants.
Two general case studies that I have seen are 1) a family bookstore and another 2) a family hardware store. A complete bookstore featuring all books in print with multiple available locations for delivery can be housed on one or two computers. The same is true for the hardware store.
That boggles my mind. Turn on the computer and find the book you want to read. Put in your order. Have it delivered overnight to your door tomorrow morning. And, if you do not want the physical book to hold in your hand as you turn the pages while smelling the paper, ink and musty mingling, you can have the book available on your computer in a few minutes. Download it and print it off. How fast is that to have pages to turn at home, in the park, on a cruise, or anywhere? The same scenario is true for the hardware store except; all that delivery is done by drop shippers and arrives within 2-7 days.
I can't imagine what life may be like in the future for my little grand boys. Looking at the changes that have taken place just in the life time of my 20 and 30 year old grandchildren and that is enough to make ones' head dizzy. I have so many other things to tell you about this changing business world, but room does not allow it here. Look for future articles and blogs as we explore together what can be in store for new businesses as they go through their start up business planning and actual getting started phases.
Today when anyone wants information about a topic they turn to the internet to do their research or to order an instant down loadable e-book. These two changes have brought about even more far reaching changes in present day cultural lifestyle. Advancement in computer and internet technologies and their far reaching adaptations are causing career possibilities to become almost endless.
More and more of the work force is choosing to work from home. Of course there will always be those activities that must be carried out in the ordered and traditional settings. Look around you and see that lifestyles are becoming more relaxed. I have heard it said by some that things are getting done in more timely efficient ways. This in turn may be leading to better interrelationships within our societies. Smaller business models are encouraging better relationships for workers, customers and owners. The family business structure is being seen more prominently within this work from home atmosphere.
For various reasons, which are out of the context of this writing, more people are coming to the internet with the intent to make money. At the core this is the fundamental definition for business.
Stay at home parents are finding it easier and easier to stay home and be with their children as they grow and engage in activities. This can lead to the emerging of more tightly knit family units. Customs, ideology,
educational and trade abilities can flourish with the extra time spent in together activities.
One group of individuals who have been overlooked in our societies may be brought back into the mainstream of life. That group is those who have disabilities which make it impossible for them to carry on ordinary job activities in the corporate settings. Within smaller groups where extra time is available and more patience abounds these people can become valued citizens whose individualism can be appreciated. Stay at home careers can make it possible for many with physical handicaps to become 100% employees again; especially if it is within their own family business model.
Brick and mortar business owners are closing their doors at faster rates than before and it is not primarily their local competition becoming too great. Rather, it is the competition from the internet becoming too great. They are having to adapt to new ways and ideas in order to stay in business and provide for their families, clientele and friendly neighbors. They are having to become work from home merchants.
Two general case studies that I have seen are 1) a family bookstore and another 2) a family hardware store. A complete bookstore featuring all books in print with multiple available locations for delivery can be housed on one or two computers. The same is true for the hardware store.
That boggles my mind. Turn on the computer and find the book you want to read. Put in your order. Have it delivered overnight to your door tomorrow morning. And, if you do not want the physical book to hold in your hand as you turn the pages while smelling the paper, ink and musty mingling, you can have the book available on your computer in a few minutes. Download it and print it off. How fast is that to have pages to turn at home, in the park, on a cruise, or anywhere? The same scenario is true for the hardware store except; all that delivery is done by drop shippers and arrives within 2-7 days.
I can't imagine what life may be like in the future for my little grand boys. Looking at the changes that have taken place just in the life time of my 20 and 30 year old grandchildren and that is enough to make ones' head dizzy. I have so many other things to tell you about this changing business world, but room does not allow it here. Look for future articles and blogs as we explore together what can be in store for new businesses as they go through their start up business planning and actual getting started phases.
If you are interested in hearing about business and marketing changes and advancements come to see me at my blog found at http://infoproductsmakemoney.com/blog
Mary R is an 80 year old grandmother who has seen many changes and evolutions in the education and business worlds. Come by and visit at http://infoproductsmakemoney.com/blog
Growing up within entrepreneurial home and business atmospheres has helped her to see the changes and adapt to most of them.
Mary R is an 80 year old grandmother who has seen many changes and evolutions in the education and business worlds. Come by and visit at http://infoproductsmakemoney.com/blog
Growing up within entrepreneurial home and business atmospheres has helped her to see the changes and adapt to most of them.
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