amp,#34,Seniors,and,the,Intern DIY "Seniors and the Internet"
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in When starting a new work at home business it is very easy to become consumed by it. We spend so much time trying to get the business up and running that we may end up becoming burned out and lose our motivation. There is so much to learn and
Last night I have conducted a little seminar on the topicof using the Internet. While no age restriction was placedin the ad, every participant was at least 55 years old.Some were clearly of a retired age.I have never worked with a group of seniors before, and myassumption was automatically this: they know nothing aboutthe Web and I will have to take it really slow and carefully.What I didn't realize is that I am in for a big surprise.I think I learned more about the Internet than I taught my wonderful group of participants. We had more of a fun discussion rather than a class. Some asked questions, others answered, and I watched in amazement just how muchthese people already know about the Internet.There are some interesting facts I learned out during our2-hour seminar about people 55 and above, and I would liketo share them with you:1. They have very inquiring minds, and are curious aboutevery detail of the Internet2. They love to socialize and share their knowledge withothers3. They use the Internet mostly for pleasure, informationand reading news4. They visit any local events on the subject of theInternet5. They ask a lot of questions before buying or joining aservice6. They are greatly concerned with credit card fraud on theInternetAfter the seminar was over, everyone stayed for another unplanned 30 minutes to chat and get to know each other. They had asked more questions, and offered even more answers :-)This experience reminds me once again not to assume muchabout people you are trying to make your customers. Talk to them first, ask them questions and listen. You might be very surprised at what you'll learn.
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