Category Archives: Retirement

How One Entrepreneur Found Inspiration from a Manhole Cover

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

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

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

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 by

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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Helping Entrepreneurs and Investors Find Each Other

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might remember Chris Schutte, the Hotdog EZ Bun Steamer inventor whose story appeared here in March. Chris is among the many entrepreneurs who are turning to “crowdfunding,” an online fundraising method that allows … Continue reading →

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Family is Everything for this Entrepreneur

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

A few years ago, Emily Deane was being bullied at school.  So her mother Julie decided to do something about it. Julie went and found a nearby school that promised a happier environment for her daughter. She wanted her son, Max, to go as well. But it … Continue reading →

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Need Help Hatching Your Business?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

If so, you might want to look for an incubator. Just as the ones for eggs help bring chicks into the world, business incubators help brand new companies survive and grow during the start-up period (when these companies are most vulnerable). Incubation programs come in many shapes … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of War, an Afghan Entrepreneur Thrives

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Mustafa Sadiq knows something about perseverance. You have to when you’re an entrepreneur in Afghanistan. Sadiq is the 47-year-old owner of Kabul-based Omaid Bahar factory, which sells fruit juice concentrate and fresh produce to the health-conscious in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. At the heart of his business … Continue reading →

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102-Year-Old Plans to Finish Business Degree

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Margaret Dunning already runs one business. Will she start another? That remains to be seen. For now, the 102-year-old plans to head back to the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business to finish the undergraduate degree she started about 80 … Continue reading →

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Two Stories to Warm Your Heart

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

You’d figure that a competition inviting people age 50 and older to share their entrepreneurial and inspirational experiences would yield some fascinating stories. Well, that’s exactly what happened in the Later-Life Contest hosted by the Center for Productive Longevity, which just announced the winners for the contest’s two categories. Taking top … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Start-ups Fueled by Boomers

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

As of June of this year, more than half a million Canadians were in the process of starting their own business, says a new report from CIBC World Markets Inc. Guess who’s driving this surge? The fastest growing segment — … Continue reading →

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