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11 Essential Things to Consider Before Starting a Business in Your 60s

By Douglas Winslow Cooper October 17, 2023

Many people hope to own their own business, but very few do. In addition, women around the world are hesitant to become entrepreneurs because they feel they lack confidence and resources. A successful European…

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Navigating Late-Life Divorce: Insights for Business-Owning Couples

By Brian Joslyn October 04, 2023

In the realm of divorce, where most states follow the principle of equitable distribution of property, older individuals facing the complexities of gray divorce often find themselves grappling with fear and confusion. This uncertainty primarily stems…

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Would You Set Up a New Business in Your 60s?

By Anne Crowther August 24, 2023

Our parents were usually ready for retirement as they reached their 60s. Our generation, however, seems intent on living life to the fullest – and even setting up new business ventures! Those of us who have done exactly…

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5 Things NOT to Do When Starting a Business After 60

By Carol Cassara August 14, 2023

Despite my long career in business, I suffered a major case of entrepreneurial amnesia. All the good advice I gave clients during my 35-year business career flew out the window when I started my own business. Let me prevent you…

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7 Home Business Ideas for Food Lovers

By David Lukic August 08, 2023

There are people who thrive on takeout and then there are gourmands. If you have a passion for trying out new cuisines, dabbling in the kitchen, and producing works of culinary art, you have the option of using your hobby to your advantage…

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Are You a Failed Retiree? Check Out These 5 Fun and Profitable Business Ideas

By Kim Neumann August 01, 2023

Oh, blissful retirement! Is it a reality or is it a myth? You planned it all out – endless vacations, hobbies you finally have time for, and no alarms ringing at the crack of dawn. And voila! You finally retire! But instead of relaxation and joy, you find restlessness…

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7 Qualities of a Good Entrepreneur That Will Help You Start a Business in Retirement

By Hilary Henderson July 20, 2023

In a previous blog, I offered some points to consider when you decide to become an entrepreneur in retirement. This time I would like to look at the qualities that make a successful entrepreneur. It is not a failsafe guarantee…

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5 Surprising Things I Learned About Myself After Starting a Business in My 60s

By T. Kari Mitchell February 22, 2023

If you have been thinking about starting your dream business, declare that this is the year to develop your plan and move your idea forward. When many women approach midlife and beyond, they sometimes allow…

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7 Benefits of Owning a Business in Mid-Life

By Hilary Henderson December 28, 2022

Increasingly, we see the 50+ generation turning their hand to running their own business. For some, it is because ageism has blocked their access to mainstream employment, but for the vast majority…

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Starting an Encore Business? Chat with a Few Smart Millennials First

By Donna Kastner June 12, 2022

Human beings are naturally hard-wired to favor encounters and exchanges with like-minded people. This website is proof positive of that inclination and it makes sense. Who else but another 60-something might grasp all (or most) of life’s…

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