Small Business Boomers

Over the weekend I read a story about woman in North Carolina who has a thriving business as a bookbinder.  For someone who loves books, this would be a great business. And for a baby boomer who is looking for a creative business, it would be lots of fun.  Book binding is also a recession-proof business, because it caters to people who have money, and who aren’t worried about getting laid off.
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Of course, I had to  check out places where you can get training in how to do book binding.  I found that the Guild of …read more

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I love helping people start their own businesses, and I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t start one right now.  Am I crazy?  Maybe, but not for that reason.  If you want to start a small business in the midst of this “recession/depression,” consider a business that will be “recession-proof.”
I’m not sure what the term means, and I can’t find it in any dictionary, but here’s what I think  about the two types of businesses anyone can start at any time, even in the middle of a recession:
1.  Businesses that sell things people must have.  This includes, of course, …read more

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