Most family business consultants talk about the nitty-gritty finances of running an enterprise successfully. But to Tom Hubler, a St. Paul, Minn.-based pioneer in family business consulting, it’s all about “soul.” A former therapist, Hubler is a foundi… Continue reading
There’s something romantic about the term entrepreneurship, especially when you’re considering starting a second act. The chance to be your own boss and spend your time doing work you love may seem enticing. But it can also be reckless. “For those who … Continue reading
Earlier this year, I had to put my beloved Lab rescue, Zoey, to sleep. She had been my constant companion and my constant joy for 12 years, and I am bereft without her. I want to get another dog eventually, but first I want to travel a bit and not worr… Continue reading
I love M&Ms and have since my mom tucked them inside my brown paper lunch bag to take to school for a recess snack. (It was the ‘70s.) They’re still my go-to pick-me-up on many occasions. Today, though, there’s another reason I support M&Ms’ ma… Continue reading
The holidays can be a stressful – and expensive – time of year, especially if you want to find a job. So to help lighten the load, I’ve compiled this guide of 12 free resources. Enjoy – and here’s to your career success in 2019! Resources for Job Seeke… Continue reading
At the national Encore.org conference I just attended in Los Angeles, focused on ways people in the second half of life can make the world a better place, I was struck by what I heard at one particular session. “There has to be a demand in the marketpl… Continue reading
Rob Lachenauer, a partner and CEO at Banyan Global Family Business Advisors in Boston, says there’s one thing that makes family businesses different from all others. “In a non-family business, you can quit your job and it’s usually a career enhancing m… Continue reading
There’s something compelling about a “Best Places” list that’s tough to resist. And as someone who often writes about entrepreneurship, I was doubly intrigued by the new LendingTree ranking: The Best Cities for Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs, which compared… Continue reading
Tone deaf? Turned off by a blank canvas? Two left feet? The arts enhance the lives of older adults, but even if you have no desire to sing, play an instrument, paint a picture or take up the tango, many other options for expressing creativity exist. Th… Continue reading
Leapfrog is the title of a clever, helpful new book for women entrepreneurs by Nathalie Molina Niño, CEO and founder of BRAVA Investments. Niño’s company invests in startups and supports businesses that can prove “they are creating a measurable economi… Continue reading