Quote Of The Week: March 2nd, 2020
"Retirement at 65 is ridiculous. When I was 65 I still had pimples." -George Burns
"Retirement at 65 is ridiculous. When I was 65 I still had pimples." -George Burns
This is not a how-to column for women over 50 who want to start their own businesses, but rather a “why not?” one. We hear a lot about sexism against businesswomen and a lack of venture capital for women-owned enterprises. But based on my reporting talking to entrepreneurship experts and women business owners, I’d say the deck isn’t stacked against women over 50 hoping to launch businesses.
"No one can avoid aging, but aging productively is something else." -Katharine Graham
Remember when you could purchase a program and own it, and you knew the price? Like the printed newspaper, this option is slowly disappearing. The trend of most software companies today is to have you rent your software on a monthly or yearly subscription basis. Not ready to get on the monthly subscription bus for applications? Here are some no-cost apps that really work!
Duncan Hines is a household name, with boxed cakes and other products available in every store. Did you know that he opened his business at age 55, and licensed the right to use his name on the famous Duncan Hines products at age 73? Watch this video...
"Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you." -Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
You are NEVER too old to learn new things! Here is a success story on an 81-year-old who published her own iphone app.
"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." -Epictetus
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and is a 3-day weekend. Here are some great suggestions to earn money during this holiday! Holiday traditions for Valentine’s Day have changed over the years. However, there are some traditions that have meaning in any decade. Here are some from an article in Country Living.
This week is a present of one story about six successful women who created businesses, after the age of fifty. The full story, published in Mail Online, is a great article of inspiration and entrepreneurship. Read on..