by Jay Wil | Jan 3, 2014 | Startup How tos
If you’re 50 or older, the thought of launching a new venture may seem overwhelming, especially in the current economy. While time are challenging, there are tools to help you succeed. The good news is that you already possess most of them, says Jeff Williams, CEO of...
by Jay Wil | Jan 3, 2014 | Startup How tos
It seems that every time there is a reduction in the number of 50+ managers at a large corporate employer, a rash of new “consultancies” spring up. This makes sense, because many individuals can start successful consulting companies with just a Rolodex or...
by Jay Wil | Jan 3, 2014 | Startup How tos
Often when I meet with groups of my 50+ peers to talk about the next steps in their lives, they mention that they’d love to try running their own business…but they aren’t confident that they have a good grasp of a business idea that can make money....
by Jay Wil | Jan 3, 2014 | Startup How tos
The vast majority of the companies in the Fortune 500 started out as small business enterprises, many created to bring one specific new product idea or design to life. In fact, one of the areas where American business is most respected around the world is our dynamic...
by Jay Wil | Jan 3, 2014 | Startup How tos
The number one ground rule that I advise my 50+ clients to set is: pick an activity for your business that you love doing. The way some 50+ folks assure that they will doing a business that they love is to convert a hobby into a profit-producing enterprise. This can...