A popular trending topic on Twitter recently - #therewasatimewhen - had us pausing to think of a past that was quite different from today. While we could go on and on listing our own personal reflections of say, 80's fashion horrors (think: leg warmers, neon colors, and MC Hammer pants), we've elected to note the advances we've seen in business and technology over time. Following we present, our collection of #therewasatimewhen's...

Tina's List:

#therewasatimewhen - Sales people had to find a pay phone to make their calls throughout the day (like in the rain, snow, hail - waiting in a possible line - with pocket change).
#therewasatimewhen - Contact information was stored on an index card in something called a rolodex (what? Thank you Sage ACT! for making our life easier).
#therewasatimewhen - The web was something you cleared from your screaming child's bedroom ceiling, along with the creature that lived on it.
#therewasatimewhen - A laptop for college course note-taking? Try a pen and paper, and white-out.

Dani's List:

#therewasatimewhen - Files were kept in cabinets (not drives) and the contents of the files were created on typewriters.
#therewasatimewhen - The word “bookkeeping” was a literal term.
#therewasatimewhen - When you left work, work didn’t hitch a ride on mobile devices and follow you home.

We know there are a lot more business advances to be discussed. Let's keep the memories rolling. We want to read your thoughts on #therewasatimewhen - so please comment below!

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