Changing careers at any age can be frightening. When you’ve been in a certain career for some time, it’s easy to get stuck in your comfort zone. However, you could have several reasons for wanting to break out of this space of safety and branch into a new career, like the desire to try something new, needing to leave a toxic work environment, or a need for work that pays better … [Read more...]
4 Things You Need to Know When Starting a Business Over 50
Having a business idea at any age is exciting and scary at the same time. However, many people think that endeavors like entrepreneurship are only for younger individuals. You might even wonder if you have the vigor and energy to approach a start-up when you're over 50. We believe you do! Business basics like stellar customer service as well as quality products and services are … [Read more...]
8 Awesome Work at Home Jobs for Baby Boomers & Retirees
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Baby Boomer who simply wants to return to the world of work because you want something to do, or you want the money to spend on luxuries in your life, actually doing so can be a bit of a daunting prospect. While work can seem appealing, having to become employed by a company where you have to turn up daily, work under someone else, and all the … [Read more...]
Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs – Your Success May Depend on Where You Live
I interviewed Kali McFadden, who is a senior research analyst for Lending Tree. They conducted a study on the Best Places for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs to live. In a nutshell, here were the results. San Jose is by far the best place for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs. In addition to representing high business income, San Jose boasts the largest share of boomer business … [Read more...]
Midlife Plus Women are Alive, Well, and Forever Fierce Like Never Before
I went to a midlife women’s conference over the weekend in Redondo Beach, California called Fierce Con 2018. It was an offshoot of a Facebook Group I recently joined called Forever Fierce Revolution. I learned about it at the last minute when I met with my online friend Jacynth Bassett for tea while she was visiting Los Angeles from London. She has a fabulous online clothing … [Read more...]
