Speaking of electronics, look for a stunning announcement from Sotheby's about their Internet presence in the next few weeks. We don't know what it is, but a source tells us it's major. We thought the postal service would take a major hit from E-mail, and they have. Business is fleeting these days, and a few well-publicized defections from the big antiques shows could hurt them badly. Remember the old punch line.
Second prize is two weeks in Philadelphia.
Inc. Succession is one of the biggest problems facing family businesses. If such businesses do not plan for succession, the chances are they will not survive the demise of the founder or, in this case, one of the three elder Sack brothers who have been partners in the firm founded by their father, Israel Sack.