Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Rewards for “Boomerpreneurs”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Lynne Strang

What are the greatest rewards that come from starting a business when you’re older?  In this article from The Globe and Mail, writer Stacey Stein asked five Canadian “boomerpreneurs” about various aspects of business ownership, including what’s made it all worthwhile.  Here’s what they had to say: Dean Shaver, … Continue reading →

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Who Are Today’s New U.S. Entrepreneurs?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Lynne Strang

As a group, new U.S. entrepreneurs are different than they were a few years ago,  show newly released data from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. From 1996 to 2012, the share of entrepreneurs in the 55-64 age group grew from 14.3% to 23.4%.  During the same … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneur Launches Anti-Bullying Project

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Nancy Tedeschi knows what it’s like to be the victim of bullying. As a young girl, she struggled with her looks and the people who picked on her mercilessly. “They’d call me Bucky Beaver, and I was really skinny so they … Continue reading →

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83-Year-Old Inventor Makes 3D Printers More Affordable

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Lynne Strang

You won’t find too many households with a 3D printer, which can turn digital blueprints into physical objects made out of plastic or other materials. Right now, the machines are pricey, selling between $399 and $2,200. But that may change, thanks to Hugh … Continue reading →

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