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Videogame Sites Cater to “Geezer Gamers”

Posted on February 20, 2013

Communities of ”mature gamers” have sprouted up all over the world, reports The Wall Street Journal. Among these sites: Geezergamers.com, whose founders include 43-year-old Thomas Abel. For Abel, an airplane mechanic and a father of two, videogames provide a way to let off steam after … Continue reading →

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Using Business Success to Give Back

Posted on February 9, 2013

When she was in her mid-40s, Maxine Clark founded Build-A-Bear-Workshop, a store where children can make their own teddy bears. Build-A-Bear, which opened its first store in 1997 at the St. Louis Galleria, went public in 2004. Today, there are more … Continue reading →

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World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Knows About Perseverance

Posted on February 1, 2013

Late bloomers aren’t found just in the business world, of course. For 40-and-older aspiring entrepreneurs, the accomplishments of older artists, authors, scientists and athletes can provide inspiration and a reminder of what’s possible (for great stories about non-business achievers, check out Debra Eve’s blog, Late … Continue reading →

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How One Entrepreneur Found Inspiration from a Manhole Cover

Posted on January 22, 2013

When Hurricane Sandy raged up the East Coast last October, Hoboken, New Jersey was among the hardest hit areas. Yet many of the city’s residents demonstrated remarkable resilience in the aftermath of the storm. One local business owner even found inspiration for a new product line. Karen Nason … Continue reading →

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An Entrepreneur’s Cool Business Idea for Digital Photos

Posted on January 10, 2013

Warren Struhl has helped start 30 companies. Among his products: Popcorn, Indiana, a brand of prepopped kettle corn, and Sheets Brand (launched with basketball’s LeBron James), a line of energy strips that dissolve on the tongue. Now, the 49-year-old serial entrepreneur has another startup: Polaroid Fotobar, a … Continue reading →

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Goal Setting Tips for Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 29, 2012

One of the best things about a new year is the prospect of a fresh start. Traditionally, the most popular resolutions are health-related ones, such as “start exercising” and “stop smoking.” And “lose weight,” of course. Just as sticking to … Continue reading →

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A Haitian Entrepreneur Dreams Big — and It Pays Off

Posted on December 19, 2012

Almost three years after its devastating earthquake, Haiti has a new luxury hotel: the Royal Oasis, a $35 million facility with 128 guest rooms, high-end shops and other amenities. The project’s owner/developer is 45-year-old Jerry Tardieu, a Haitian entrepreneur who brought together 200 mostly Haitians shareholders to … Continue reading →

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An Auto Repair Business Enjoys Success — and Helps its Employees Grow

Posted on December 7, 2012

While Camden, New Jersey has been hard hit by unemployment, one of its business owners – Fausto Batista — isn’t about to lay off any employees. The 50-year-old Batista co-owns B&H International Associated, an auto repair shop that employs seven full-time workers and a fluctuating number of part … Continue reading →

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84-Year-Old Knife Maker Turns His Craft into a Business

Posted on November 25, 2012

In the last two years, Bruce Bohrmann’s knife-making hobby has become a full-fledged business. The 84-year-old owner of Yarmouth, Maine-based Bohrmann Knives can thank “Herbie” for the transformation. Herbie is the name given affectionately to Yarmouth’s 217-year-old tree, the largest and oldest elm in New England. After many … Continue reading →

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For Late Blooming Entrepreneurs, Five Reasons to be Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2012

Tomorrow, millions of Americans will sit down to tables brimming with turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings that make Thanksgiving dinner special. In addition to enjoying a wonderful meal, the focus will be on giving … Continue reading →

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