Women Are Taking Over Small Business
Women are starting businesses out of necessity, because they can’t find decent jobs, or are unemployed, according to Amex. Some are launching their own businesses because workforce rules aren’t flexible to adapt to their caregiving duties for aging relatives or children, or they want more power over their working lives.
At Last, a Co-Working Space for Midlife Entrepreneurs
A co-working space, of course, is appealing for new entrepreneurs of all ages. It’s practical for owners on a tight startup budget who want to surround themselves with other creative small business types. But for those who want a more tranquil setting, the Greenhouse model is a win-win.
Here’s Why The Workplace Of The Future Must Include Older Workers
Worldwide population aging is just beginning. “The world will look much older in the decades to come, and employers must adapt to this demographic shift,” Paul Irving, chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging
Female Entrepreneurs, Here’s How You Can Attract Financing
It’s generally acknowledged that women get a fraction of venture capital globally, and that those who are black, Hispanic or Asian get significantly less.“Money is the biggest stumbling block for female-led start-ups,” said Suzanne Norris, a partner at Victress Capital, a Boston-based firm that invests in companies with female founders and gender-diverse teams.
Advice on Starting Your Own Business
“If it’s something you’re passionate about, find a way to start testing it and doing it, even if it’s on a really small scale,” Ms. Miller said.
Why It’s Hard For Women To Save For Retirement
“My biggest concern is that women are still lagging their male counterparts men — even millennial women — in retirement savings as well as their income,” Judith Ward, a senior financial planner at T. Rowe Price.
Greet the New AARP Purpose Prize Winners
There’s something about entering the fifth decade, or later, that spurs a desire in many people to soul-search about what truly provides meaning in their lives and how they can help solve thorny social problems that disturb them. It strikes the chord of big cosmic questions such as “Is this all there is?” and “What will I be remembered for?”
Girls Just Want to Have Funds
Talking about money is still a taboo subject. It makes us uncomfortable. Women are great investors, but they still lack the confidence to get started.
4 Retirement Accounts for The Self-Employed
“The self-employed have an inspiring vision of aging and retirement,” Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of the nonprofit Transamerica Institute and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, told me. “Compared with employed workers, the idea of retirement isn’t as relevant, because they have far greater freedom to continue working — or retire — on their own terms.”
The Hot Trend for Female Entrepreneurs
“Sidepreneurs may be testing a business idea while holding down a job or supplementing income or seeking a creative outlet or an additional challenge,” according to the Amex report.
