Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

How a 60-Year-Old Entrepreneur Crushed His First Gravel Bike Race

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

By Lynne Beverly Strang Since this blog began in 2010, I have profiled all kinds of entrepreneurs — but I’ve seldom featured a family member. Happily, I get to write about one for this post. Earlier this month, I traveled … Continue reading →

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A Second Act That’s a Real Hoot

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

By Lynne Beverly Strang What if you could create an online community that brings together some of the funniest people on the planet?  That lets writers, stand-up comics, cartoonists and other humorists publish their work, push the envelope and spread … Continue reading →

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How a 45-Year-Old Doll Maker Began Changing Children’s Lives

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

As a pediatric oncology social worker, Amy Jandrisevits used dolls in play therapy to help children express themselves. Then one day, a revelation struck. “I realized that the dolls’ thick hair and perfect health were doing the kids I was … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Business Idea

Posted on March 2, 2019 by

For 40-and-older entrepreneurs, the number one reason for starting a business isn’t necessarily to make big bucks.  It’s more about doing something that’s enjoyable and gives you a sense of fulfillment. In this video post, I describe a very simple … Continue reading →

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A Retired Admiral Becomes an Entrepreneur – And Finds a New Way to Serve Others

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

As a two-star nuclear-trained admiral in the U.S. Navy, Robert. O. Wray, Jr. inspected ships, submarines and carriers while reporting to Congress on their status. Now he’s found a new calling: creating technology to help seniors. What led him to … Continue reading →

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A Late Bloomer Tries Her Hand at Video Blogging

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

After eight years of written posts, it’s time to change things up.  So here’s my first video post for Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs. The topic is – what else? – video blogging for entrepreneurs.  If you’re thinking about video blogging (or vlogging), … Continue reading →

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Takeaways from 9 Interesting Business Books

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Looking for business books to read in 2019?  Maybe this list will spur some new additions to your nightstand.  Some of these books are recent; others have been around for a while. Each listing has a key takeaway to peak … Continue reading →

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