We often think of successful entrepreneurs as fanatical types — often young — dreaming up brilliant ideas and then taking them to market. But would you believe that over 70% of the most transformative innovations in the past 30 years came from corporat… Continue reading
Question: Are business co-working spaces for midlife entrepreneurs taking off? Answer: Not yet. But… stay tuned. Here’s why: In Washington, D.C., something called the H Street Greenhouse is developing a model boutique co-working space for midlife entre… Continue reading
Launching and running a business is tough under any circumstances. Yet Native American entrepreneurs have long confronted additional barriers to startup success, including a lack of financing, geographic isolation and deeply ingrained discrimination. T… Continue reading
One problem with those often depressing online calculators telling you how much you need to save for retirement is that they assume the traditional definition of retirement. You know, the one that figures you’ll stop working at 65 or so, full-stop. As … Continue reading
In his CBS Sunday Morning commentary on Nov. 3, Joe Ricketts, founder and former CEO/Chairman of the financial services firm Ameritrade, said: “Are we headed into a recession? You can’t pick up a newspaper without seeing that question. Well, I’ve been … Continue reading
Transitioning from your nine-to-five career to becoming a business owner after 50 may sound enticing, with the freedom to set your own hours and profit from your passions. But midlife entrepreneurship comes with financial risks, too. Here’s how to mana… Continue reading
”Sidepreneurs” is a new term to me, but it’s getting traction in the realm of female entrepreneurs. For the first time, the annual American Express report on women-owned businesses in America looked at “sidepreneurs,” part-time entrepreneurs who work f… Continue reading
Retirement is the perfect time for things like travel and exploring old passions. It can also be a great time to start a business. That was the case for Paul A. Dillon, of the Raleigh-Durham, N.C. area. He retired as a managing director at the RSM McGl… Continue reading
Second-act entrepreneurship is a certifiable trend, with 55-to-64-year-olds now accounting for 26% of new entrepreneurs, according to the Kauffman Foundation. But some of these entrepreneurs launch despite naysayers saying: Don’t do it! Here’s the stor… Continue reading
If you’re planning to start a business after 50, it’s crucial to understand how to write a business plan and why having one is essential. A business plan can help you get financing, sharpen your strategy and achieve your objectives. In the latest episo… Continue reading