Entrepreneurship: Great Option for Non-Retirement
I came across a great article online today about entrepreneurship. It discussed how entrepreneurship is an attractive alternative to baby boomers approaching retirement.
Here is an excerpt: “Entrepreneurship is not only a way to earn a living, it is an enjoyable lifestyle choice for many who have grown tired of working for others. It is reasonable to expect that many baby boomers who would have considered retirement, but can’t due to their financial situation, may choose self-employment.”
To read the entire article, click here
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Diane Scott
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Great article, thanks Maureen! (Suggestion… have it open in a new window so readers can return to you for more information on what to do next!)
Diane Scott´s last blog ..Sitting Still Is Not Going To Help You
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My Wizard Ads
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Having freelanced and then arrived and stayed on the internet for over 20 years, I cannot think of a better way to make a living. Things are slow at the moment, but I believe it’s a typical cycle. A little slower than “normal” but bound to pick up since the internet has so many opportunities and directions.
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Corrin
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I can see consulting or freelance work, but starting your own business when you’re ready to retire is a daunting prospect!
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Linda
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
It is an option but tenacity is the key. There are many baby boomers who still have the drive and would excel in this field given 1/2 a chance.
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Brad
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Entrepreneurship is a tremendous way to go IF you have the traits necessary to make a business happen.
For me, the single greatest motivation for it is that I’ll never be downsized!
Brad´s last blog ..Truth Does NOT Depend On Belief!
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[v]
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
It seems more interesting than spending years on just hobbies etc. Why not.
[v]´s last blog ..Costume Ninja, Gender Stereotype
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Karen
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
As a small business owner, I can tell you it is not easy but definitely worth it.
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Barbara
Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
it’s part of my plan. It takes some doing and finding the things that work for you..but I’m sure the end result is worth the effort!
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Barbara
Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Anything form Tony Robbins is good info. I bookmarked it this time!
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A. @ A Changing Life
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I was discussing something similar the other day. In our very rural area, small businesses are dying out because young people don’t seem to want to take them on. Probably they are the right thing for someone with a young family, but they could be ideal for people approaching retirement.
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A. @ A Changing Life
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Unfortunately the link seems to have broken.
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Barbara
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Just stopping in on the comment trail.
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Brad
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Hi Maureen.
Making my rounds!
Brad´s last blog ..Get Your Hundred-Year Questions Answered!
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Karen
Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I doubt we will get to retire.
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ConnieFoggles
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 3:57 am
With people living longer lives, this seems like a good way to keep active, but it must be the type of work that you love. No one wants to be “working” when they are retired!