Boomers Have Big Hopes For Small Businesses
Summary:
As they approach
retirement age, many baby boomers are considering alternatives to retirement.
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Boomers Have Big
Hopes For Small Businesses
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As they approach
retirement age, many baby boomers are considering alternatives to
retirement.
A growing number of them plan to forgo golf, travel, and other pursuits to
continue working through what have long been considered the retirement years.
According to a report by AARP, 80 percent of those born from 1946 to 1964 plan
to work after retirement.
Some are taking this time of their lives to start a small business. In fact,
AARP also reported that 40 percent of U.S. entrepreneurs are over 50.
For those thinking of taking advantage of this trend, Paul and Sarah Edwards,
self-employment lifestyle experts and authors of "The Best Home Businesses
for People 50+," offer some advice. "Starting a small business out of
the home at any age can be very challenging but rewarding," says Edwards.
"However, Sarah and I have developed a few tips for our fellow boomers to
keep in mind when embarking on this exciting new phase of their life."
• Do it Your Way. A home-based career allows you to decide
everything from how much time you want to dedicate to your business to where
you want to be located.
• No More Office. Many experts believe that taking a business online
is the easiest way to accomplish your goal of working while maintaining
freedom. If your small business is located online, you have low overhead costs
and can be found by customers around the globe without regard to where you are
located.
• Have an Online Presence. Virtually every business can be helped
with a presence on the Web. This is easier than it seems if you work with a
reputable Web solutions partner.
For example, Network Solutions focuses on small businesses by offering products
and services such as Do-It-For-Me Web sites (DIFM), easy-to-use templates, and
24/7 customer consultants. Such services provide you with a Web partner that
will enhance your business.
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