Boomer Startups

July, 11 2011

Top 7 Moonlighting Businesses

Wondering how to make some extra cash but not ready to quit your day job? Here are tips for launching a successful company.

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June, 2 2011

Debating the Peak Age for Entrepreneurship

Is the best age to start a company 25 -- as some venture capitalists claim -- or is older really better?
April, 6 2011

Need Help With a Career Second Act? Tap Into the Mastermind

Inventor explains why mastermind groups are a great idea for midlife entrepreneurs embarking on new ventures.
April, 6 2011

Finding a New Calling in Yoga

A former restauranteur used his entrepreneurial spirit to create a thriving yoga business.
March, 30 2011

Video: 5 Steps to Successful Moonlighting

Don't quit your day job to launch a second career. Instead, start a side-hustle business while you're still collecting a paycheck.
March, 23 2011

Ex-Telecom Marketer Finds Her True Passion in Toys

For inventor Mary Doherty Ellroy, there's no business like the toy business.
January, 31 2011

Scent of an Entrepreneur

Former therapist Mandy Aftel became a natural perfumer and author, making the science of aromas her second half of life's work.
January, 25 2011

Small-Scale Do-Gooders Help Others Give, Too

A pair of boomer entrepreneurs makes a difference with philanthropic website GetMilkshake.com.
January, 24 2011

Vintage Clothing Business Thrives in a Mad Men World

How a chef turned her love of retro fashions into a new career.
January, 19 2011

Gluten-Free Cracker Prompts Couple's Second Act

How a therapist and a contractor broke into the natural foods market, plus 6 crispy bits of wisdom for entrepreneurs.
January, 17 2011

6 Steps to Take Before You Become Your Own Boss

Clear the path to entrepreneurship by laying solid groundwork for your midlife career change.
November, 22 2010

9 Reasons Why Boomer Businesses Fail

Develop a plan of attack for these common obstacles that can destroy entrepreneurial dreams.
August, 25 2010

Star Gazing as a Second Career

When he lost his executive job, Michael Leigh set his sights on creating a B&B where astronomy buffs could explore whirling galaxies.
August, 24 2010

Young Entrepreneurs Get the Glory, But Boomers Start More Tech Ventures


August, 16 2010

Businessman Sees the World Through Wine Glasses

Robert Hall's second act stemmed from his love of the wine, food and glassware of a favorite restaurant in Italy.

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