Small Business Boomers

Spring is just around the corner and I can almost smell the wet earth, one of the best smells in the world.  Yesterday I went to a Winter Garden Fair presented by the Master Gardeners in my county.  I was inspired to get busy on my flower garden as soon as winter is over, but I was even more interested in talking with the Master Gardeners. I saw a lot of Baby Boomers there, and many who were Master Gardeners.
Ever since a neighbor told me about being a master gardener several years ago, I’ve had this on my list of …read more

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This week, consider joining a board of directors to make a difference in your community.  Board members are individuals who (1) have the time and interest in a non-profit organization to attend meetings and (2) have experience they can offer to the non-profit. Sounds like we baby boomers meet both of those qualifications.
I was on the school foundation in my children’s school district for a number of years, and it was a great way for me to help the school system (we did fund-raising and used the money to benefit the schools and to provide scholarships …read more

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This regular column is something I have wanted to do for some months, and I decided the best time to start is now.  So, every week, I’ll present a specific volunteer opportunity for Baby Boomers.  If you are nearing retirement, or you are still working, I’m hoping you will consider joining one of these organizations and volunteering time.
Why?  Well, as Vince Lombardi said:
Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.
I just learned of an organization called Experience Corps, which has as its mission using …read more

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Today is Theme Day on B5media’s Business Channel and the the is “Experience – Does it matter?”  Well, of course it does, and Baby Boomers are the most experienced people in the business world today.  In my post earlier today, I suggested you get out there and find ne, interesting, challenging ways to  use your experience.  Here are some suggestions:
1.  Write about it.  Many boomers are writing books describing their experiences in business.  Or write an e-book and sell it online.  Or write that “Great American Novel” like Stephen King.
2.  Volunteer.  Use your experience to help others.  Join the Peace …read more

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Accion International does not have direct volunteer opportunities, but they partner with VISTA. You can volunteer here.
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ACCION USA is seeking talented women and men interested in spending a year with us as AmeriCorps*VISTA Entrepreneur Corps volunteers. Working in ACCION USA’s headquarters in Boston, or in our Atlanta or Miami lending offices, VISTA volunteers will see microlending from the “front lines,” applying their skills to help expand our programs, while gaining valuable microfinance experience.
VISTA volunteers will make a one-year, full-time commitment and, in return, receive a living allowance, health care benefits, a post-service cash award of $1,200 or Education Award, …read more

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