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Hugh Hefner may not be a Baby Boomer but USA Today thinks he is the poster boy for aging entrepreneurs. So why are baby boomers seeking self-employment at a time when they are supposed to be slowing down and enjoying life?
According to USA Today it is because of:
Corporate Layoffs: they would rather take the risk of owning a business rather than get forced into the job market after age 50;
Shifting Values: they want more flexible schedules to spend time with aging parents or on hobbies while easing into retirement;
Aging Population: The number of Americans age 50 and up will soar by 31 million by 2020, to 118 million, the Census Bureau predicts;
Innovative Technology: Many start-ups by older entrepreneurs are one-person ventures in home offices with a dizzying array of technology that didn’t exist or was too pricey 20 years ago;
Business Savvy: entering their 50s, leverage management skills and retirement benefits to invest in start-ups.
There is no better day than today
to start to live your dream and start your business.
By MrMoney on July 3rd, 2006
In: BizOp, Trends & Niches / Tendências & Nichos, Entrepreneurial Lifestyle / Empreendedor, Posts In English |
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