Posted by TexasTJ on August 08, 2000 at 15:06:58:
In Reply to: Shorthand posted by Hope on August 08, 2000 at 09:40:05:
Shorthand as a marketing skill for a secretarial service? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
I never actively tried to market my shorthand skills. I have let my shorthand grow VERY rusty -- so much so that if I don't type the shorthand notes up RIGHT AWAY - I have the devil of a time interpreting my scribbles.
In my 10+ years of having a secretarial service the only time I've used my shorthand is to take down a quick letter a client dictates to me over the phone. However lately I just type the letter directly on the computer as they dictate it.
So, for the services I offer my initial reaction is no. Executive suites - possibly.
If you decide to market it though you'll probably want to target a "more mature client". I'd guess most people < 30 have never dictated a letter to someone with a pulse.
Good luck!