If you were a butcher, baker or candlestick machine, because what you've always wanted to be, you are in the minority. Many of us find ourselves in an occupation without fully understanding how "happens" to us. We had to make a living, sure, but we are also on the expectations of family pressure, self-esteem problems, or what the consultant said to have been affected. That was then. Now you can watch the hordes of people aged 50 and over who are swelling the ranks ofEntrepreneurs are now 5.6 million and growing. Here, too young to retire: 101 ways for the rest of your life and begin with the latest research results, ten picks, based on the quality of use, as a mature man, bring to the table: great people skills, resilience, experience - - the life and work - and a perspective that comes only with age. These possibilities are ideal for 50 + entrepreneurs, because:
* You can start the evening or on weekends, even if youare still committed
* You can start from a home office, which means low overhead. After the home-based business guru and author, Paul Edwards, can be started for the most part under $ 5000
* No required years of training, in fact, you might be able to use the past to build work experience or a hobby or vocation
* A lot of flexibility over how and when to work - one of the most desirable properties for second career
1 Antiques / CollectiblesRestoration. Take a hint from the success of Ebay, the auction site, life as a collection begun, and the popularity of PBS 'Antiques Roadshow nostalgia. For the quality craftsmanship of the past, many people are scouring their attics, and that of their parents, and the way flea markets of these overlooked gem to restore its former glory Enter the professional conservative (even beating the new president of Expert) - . you.
2 Bakery, artisan bread baking in particular. Here's another back-to-the-futuremove (and movement), which could pay handsomely. A friend of ours - has grown in the baking industry - gets her cheeks before dawn in the kitchen of a neighborhood restaurant and sells her homemade bread made in a local gourmet store. Your new business is going so well, they might look for some real estate on their own in a short time. Today there is a growing demand for food is well done, the skill and time. To learn more about the Slow Food movement: http://www.slowfood.com/ andhttp://www.slowfoodusa.org/
3 Coach (Life, Executive, transition, career). As you may know, coaching is a partnership between a client and a qualified instructor to identify and aim to reach the customer. The career coaching attracts many middle-aged and older career changers for the simple reason that all previous education and work experience for your coaching clients. For example, if you already have their own executive, to bring a perspective to coaching,other managers would find attractive. Even if your background is in art, you are probably others who share your experiences to gain. Their previous work environment, you can also use a customer base, at least when you start. Training coach with the growth of the profession and now you have many programs available to the International Coaching Federation accredited to choose from.
4 Dog Grooming (including walking, training). If you love dogs, havenot alone. A little 'market research department of the animals at the supermarket, you must convince the potential growth of this business. You can use it to test a basic home visit, before investing in bricks and mortar. Need a list of upcoming seminars on a variety of dog training tips: http://www.puppyworks.com and [http://www.alldogsgym.com]
5 registered freelance commercial writer. If you can enjoy writing and strategic thinking, you might be ready to embark on a career thatoffers a great lifestyle and the possibility of an excellent income (say $ 50-125 per hour). "Given the variety and amount of commercial work is, for many it is simply a matter of refocusing the past experience of working in a profitable direction of writing - one that often zoom right past [years] 60 and beyond," says Peter Bowerman, Author The Well-Fed Writer, Back for seconds, and an award winning e-zine, well-fed and PUB. Check out his article specifically for 50 + athttp://www.wellfedwriter.com/seniors.shtml. Packed with profiles and good ideas.
6 Lifestyle Entrepreneur (mystery shoppers, the beneficiary of investigation and / or auto-tester). We know of people who put together a pretty interesting life with a pot-pourri of part-time jobs. You need a lot of initiative, enjoying the move, and a reliable car around you. One option plus the 'gap', but for some, the freedom of your own schedule and earning potential addiction. Readfrom: [http://www.shadowshopper.com/university_live_large.cfm] Here are some thoughts from Mark Hendricks, Career Journal is a lifestyle columnist for Entrepreneur: [http://www.notjustaliving.net/news2 .6. htm]
7 Minister. You have a call to work with people on the spiritual dimension of their lives? You can imagine the officiating in various rites of passage, such as gay marriages and baptisms, and not as a memorial? The Universal Life Church makes Modesto, Californiapossible for absolutely free. http://www.ulc.net/ you need to check state requirements, though. For a good overview of the topic http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20020702.html,
8 Motivational Speaker. They like to encourage people to reach their potential? Do you enjoy public speaking? Put these together and you could get the stuff to a motivational speaker. Mastering the art of speaking - is to overcome the fear of public speaking and refine yourFavorite subjects - joining the local Toastmasters Group International, http://www.toastmasters.org. Read the book by Alan Weiss, Money Talks! How to make a million dollars as a speaker.
9 Professional Organizer. One of the results of our consumer culture has too much stuff, too little time and space to deal with it. A professional organizer in collaboration with customers in order to curb their trained special form of chaos, if the office is drowning in the mountains of files, or at home, withCabinets and shelves bursting. If you have a challenge like this, love, and love working with people, this could be the business opportunity for you. Get accredited with the National Association of Professional Organizers, http://napo.net, prints a little 'cards and start prospecting for clients. Only $ 29 buys you an introduction: [? Http: / / www.association-office.com/napo/etools/meetings/tnt_meetings.cfm]
10 Virtual Assistants (SEA). A small business-to-businessthat is growing by leaps and bounds, offering virtual administrative assistant support and other specialized services "virtually" by phone, fax, computer and Internet. Beginning in high season and many go to sign more contracts for their services. See International Virtual Assistant Association http://www.ivaa.org for general information. If you have talents and abilities and are ready to roll, check http://www.virtualassistants.com for specific orders.
How manyEntrepreneurs-in-the-making time to procrastinate. Do not be one of them. As Mark Twain said: Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you did what you did. So throw the bowlines. Set sail from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
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