Imani Woody’s father left her his home in Washington, D.C. — the one she grew up in — when he died in 2010. Faced with the decision of what to do with the house, Woody, a lifelong activist for women, people of color and the LGBGQ community, chose to r… Continue reading
It’s 7 a.m., and, like clockwork, the Nonpolitical News digital newsletter lands in my email inbox. I’m a subscriber. After slogging through my daily morning news reading — mostly from national media outlets and my Twitter feed — this free newsletter i… Continue reading
For years, many workers nearing retirement have professed plans to work part-time during retirement. But few retirees have actually continued working part-time. Things are changing. A recent survey of pre-retirees and retirees shows that the gap betwee… Continue reading
Cristobal Trejo, a worker at the famed Churchill Downs racetrack, provides daily care for the horses he loves. Carol Challas, a breast cancer survivor, founded the Derby City Dragons, a supportive and dedicated dragon boat team with 40 members, compris… Continue reading
U.S. economic growth has been underwhelming for some time, averaging around 2% these days. In recent months, economic commentators have intensified their search for the underlying reason why the economy can’t kick into higher gear. They’ve landed on th… Continue reading
Listen to ‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode: Business Plan Tips for Entrepreneurs Summary: Advice from Carrie Hurwitz Williams and Jake Nice on how midlife entrepreneurs can write a winning business plan. Details About This Podcast: Carrie Hurwitz Wil… 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
One of the trickiest things for midlife entrepreneurs is to find and reach their target market. It’s also one of the most essential tasks for startup success. “You’re not trying to target any given product or service to everyone,” Josh Bois, CEO of Glo… Continue reading
Listen to ‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast: Bullseye: Target Audience Tips for Entrepreneurs Summary: Advice from Lola Rain and Josh Bois on how midlife entrepreneurs can find and reach their target audience Details About This Podcast: Lola Rain is vice pres… Continue reading
(The following article is excerpted from the new book, Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life. Next Avenue co-published it with Wiley.) For a couple of years, when she was growing up in Hibbing, Minn., Rache… Continue reading