Dear Aunty B
I am sooo not Web 2.0, but I have found myself, at the age of 46, running a new web business.
When I point out something is not working or wrong, my cheeky staff, who are very web savvy, suggest I show them how to fix it or improve it. Have I set the bar too high?
In despair,
Web-Stupid
Dear Web-Stupid,
Who gives a toss what they think. Just hop online and show them some e-snaps from that gorgeous holiday in Morocco. That’ll remind them who’s smart. I bet none of them even have a mortgage.
But Web-Stupid, I must confess… I am sooo old fashioned. I believe entrepreneurs should lead by example. They should be able to walk up to people and confidently identify the problem and show them what is wrong and why it’s wrong. Look at the trouble companies like Coles and Fairfax have got into with people at the top lacking hands-on experience. (No David. Rugby doesn’t count.)
So Web-Stupid, I suggest some books or a few lessons on the sly. Also stop asking your staff stupid questions and hire a PA who is technologically brilliant and can cover for you.
As for the bar, stop thinking about height and go and have a drink.
Your friend in web,
Aunty B
What are you waiting for? Email your questions, problems and issues to auntyb@smartcompany.com.au right now!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
COMMENTS
SmartCompany is committed to hosting lively discussions. Help us keep the conversation useful, interesting and welcoming. We aim to publish comments quickly in the interest of promoting robust conversation, but we’re a small team and we deploy filters to protect against legal risk. Occasionally your comment may be held up while it is being reviewed, but we’re working as fast as we can to keep the conversation rolling.
The SmartCompany comment section is members-only content. Please subscribe to leave a comment.
The SmartCompany comment section is members-only content. Please login to leave a comment.