1 year ago
5 Secret Weapons That Older Entrepreneurs Have and How to Use Them
The obvious strength that older entrepreneurs bring to the business table is the stash of skills and knowledge acquired and built up over a 40-year career. But what are the secret weapons…
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2 years ago
7 Qualities of a Good Entrepreneur That Will Help You Start a Business in Retirement
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. Read More
2 years ago
4 Reasons Why I Decided to Work with a Business Coach in Retirement (And What I Learned)
When I retired at the age of 60, I had no idea what I would do with this new stage of my life. I had not planned to leave work at 60; in my mind I had thought I would continue working on till 65…
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2 years ago
6 Ways for an Older Woman to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
The numbers coming from the U.S. point to a rise in the number of entrepreneurs aged 55 to 64. Research by the Kauffman Foundation on entrepreneurship indicates an increase from 15% in 1997 to 26% in 2015. Read More
2 years ago
5 Reasons More Boomers Are Working in Retirement – It Is Not Just About Money
Boomers are, true to form, changing the meaning of the word ‘retirement’. If you look it up in any dictionary, retirement is all about stopping work. But even if we can afford to, many of us have no intention of stopping work…
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2 years ago
Why You Need a Mentor to Excel in Your Post-Retirement Business
For many of us, starting a business in retirement is a first. Fresh out of employment in the corporate sector, we know tons about the machinations of a large corporation. Put to the test, however, we find we know very little…
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2 years ago
Want to Start a Business in Retirement? 5 Ways a Coach Can Help
Are you thinking of starting a small business in retirement? Taking on a coach is a really good place to begin. Read More
2 years ago
5 Reasons Why Boomers Want to Work in Retirement
If I asked you to provide some reasons as to why many Boomers want to continue working in retirement, the most frequent answer would be, “for the money.” I don’t doubt that is the main motive, but I would like to further unpack the issue of Boomers choosing not to stop working. Read More
2 years ago
6 Steps to Restoring Balance After Retirement
Many of us have the tendency to head towards the finish line at work, telling themselves that they are going on an eternal holiday and the well-deserved rest they have earned over 40 years in the labor force. Read More
2 years ago
Working in Retirement: The 3 Rs That Will Help You Find Your Passion
Many of us do not even consider stopping work as an option in retirement. We may plan to work in a different way, different hours, or even utilizing totally different skills. I find exciting the notion that many of us decide to use this opportunity to work at something we are passionate about. Read More
