They were actually word processors. You could not get on the internet with them, but you could could write a "mean" article and hone your typing skills. When I came to Louisville, where my bed and breakfast is, I didn't even have a PC, but my daughters, who were computer savvy, told me it was absolutely necessary, if I were to have my own business. I was so "green" I didn't even realize I had to advertise to let people know I was here.
I had to think about a website for my business. I definitely couldn't hire a designer, I didn't have the money to do that. I had just bought a historic house, and was turning it into a bed and breakfast. I knew nothing about business, I didn't even have a business plan. But what I did have have passion, determination and a strong work ethic. I could cook, garden, decorate, and learn just about anything! So, I knew I could do this. I was definitely not a business person; I was always in the arts. As most of you know, artists use their right brains and bus/tech people use their left brains. I soon learned to use both. And found myself switching back and forth with a fury.
First thing I did was buy a desk top computer ( I now also have a laptop, which I take with me everywhere). Then I made the decision to design ( I had been an art major) and maintain my own website. My daughters had done it, why couldn't I? I went to tripod.com and looked around. I found that I could build a website there using their editor, but I wanted more. I wanted to make additional changes and I wanted to be my own webmaster. So, I found several HTML tutorials on line and learned to write code. This was very helpful, and I loved it. Who knew? Who knew that I would love working on the computer with text and graphics for hours. Was I really a closet computer geek at heart? Maybe, maybe not. But there is one thing I know for sure. I am now a Granpreneur!
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