As layoffs, furloughs and money worries escalate due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans are hungry for side gigs. According to a Jobvite report, 46% of workers surveyed in April said they plan to pursue a side job, up from 36% in February. But… Continue reading
You’re looking to start a business in retirement, but you’re not sure what type of business makes sense for you. There are so many different types of businesses you can start these days. Where do you even begin? There’s one key question you must ask yo… Continue reading
If you’re thinking about starting a part-time business in retirement, you’ll want to avoid the following five mistakes: 1. Not having a well-thought out plan to make the business run. “Don’t make the transition on the day you retire. You need to resear… Continue reading
(This article was updated March 23, 2020 and March 27, to reflect new programs from the Federal Reserve to assist small businesses and the new coronavirus stimulus law.) The pain and uncertainty of the impact of the coronavirus on small business owner… Continue reading
You’re eager to start a part-time business in retirement and have done your research. Now it’s time to learn about the legal requirements and tax implications; the human or electronic legal help you may need and what that could cost. First off: Decidin… Continue reading
In Fair Lawn, N.J., Kathy Wilder Bichler, 53, has come to rely on her flexible work schedule teaching English as a second language online to children in China. Freelancing for an online education platform means she can care for her disabled husband, An… Continue reading
Starting a part-time business once you’ve retired may sound daunting and risky. But it’s actually possible to launch some enterprises from home for less than $5,000. The five low-capital types of startups for retirement businesses: Coaching or consulti… Continue reading
The economies of rural America are struggling. As a result, the percentage of startups that are in rural communities fell from 20% in the 1980s to around 12% currently, according to The Kauffman Foundation. But there’s a quiet and enterprising movement… Continue reading
The clamoring need to help solve big thorny problems like Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related issues is growing more urgent. But it’s often hard for entrepreneurs to raise money to develop products and services. That’s where a novel, little-known… Continue reading
You may be tempted to rent out part, or all, of your home on Airbnb to bring in extra income or to enjoy the company of guests. I’ve done it since April 2019, after buying a one-bedroom homesteader cabin I named “Heaven House” on five acres near Joshua… Continue reading