Monthly Archives: September 2012

Canada’s Start-ups Fueled by Boomers

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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An Aviation Entrepreneur’s “Next Big Thing”

Serial entrepreneur David Neeleman, whose four successful airlines include JetBlue, now wants to tackle one of aviation’s biggest challenges: the price of jet fuel. As reported by Businessweek.com, the 52-year-old Neeleman hopes to convince other carriers to contribute $1 billion to a fund that would … Continue reading

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Groups to Host National Event for “Encore Entrepreneurs”

You’ve heard of speed dating, right?  What about speed mentoring? It’s one of the offerings that will be part of the first-ever National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day, which the U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will host on October 2, 2012 as … Continue reading

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Home Office 101: An Entrepreneur Offers Tips for Set Up

Whether it’s by choice or for economic reasons, entrepreneurs often work from home. If you’re an aspiring business owner who expects to do the same, RetiredBrains’ Art Koff–whose story appeared on this blog last year–has some suggestions. One is to recognize … Continue reading

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