I’ve discovered that many boomers and retirees don’t like change.  They have a preconceived idea of what their life should be like as they reach the “mature” years and then are discouraged when life doesn’t fit that mold.
Especially in today’s world, with the economic situation in disarray and retirement money often much less than expected, change is inevitable.  The change can destroy or buoy us.  We can meet the challenges as an adventure or  fall through the cracks in the sidewalk.
This can be a time for boomers to explore the small business options, those that don’t involve a great deal of …read more

As boomers discover it more difficult to find jobs, how can they determine whether they should try starting a small business?  How can they beat the odds in an economic downturn?
Find a need and fill it as the mom did who makes reusable lunch bags to eliminate the need for so many disposable sandwich bags.
Is pet sitting a possibility?  I heard someone else mentioning that it was hard to go on a trip because it was so expensive to leave their pets at a kennel. 
Is there a need in your area for companions for the elderly?  Two friends were discussing …read more

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“Green Business” has been a buzzword for several years now, but the green may be fading.  If you are a Baby Boomer looking for a business concept, you can find lots of opportunities to start a business selling “green” products, but you might find that “green” doesn’t sell like it used to.  Green businesses may be overrated right now as people struggle with a  down economy and fewer dollars to spend.
The concept of “green” actually started, as I remember, back in the 1960’s with the environmental movement.  I first heard about it when I was in college, over 40 years …read more