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Time is NOT your Friend
Right or wrong, these are the expectations our society places on us, which probably leads to waking up with good intentions and a mental note on things we want to accomplish during the day. However, for a multitude of reasons, most of us fail to tick all the boxes on...
Why I love the WISE 50 over 50 Award Winners!
I created the Canadian WISE 50 over 50 Awards in 2017 to draw attention to entrepreneurs who started a business over the age of 50. I had no idea how they would be received and was over the moon when I received 96 applications the first year! I had no way of judging...
Some Lessons From a Career Transition Coach in South Africa
Guest Post from Lynda Smyth Lynda Smith has been involved in trying to understand how longevity and technology are changing our world at 50 and beyond. Below is an account of some of the lessons learnt personally as well as with her clients. Each of us is unique and...
Tips For Pivoting From Career Employee to Entrepreneur Post-Retirement
“The key thing to remember when making the switch from career employee to post-retirement entrepreneur? “You can’t do it alone. Find connections who understand and have the same problems, fears, challenges, and even joys you are...
The Most Powerful Employee Retirement Gift
The very best retirement gift? The one that says “We have taken the time to get to know you, and we hope this gift will add value to your life in retirement, just as you added value to ours during your time here.” Sure, it might take a bit more thought and effort than...
An Easy to Understand Guide to Starting a Business
“Having started a business at 66 years old, I can report that Wendy’s advice and blueprint – and, particularly, the detailed manner in which she dispenses those throughout [her book ‘Wiser: The Definitive Guide to Starting a Business After the Age of 50’] – are...
What do you do when you lose your job at the age of 54 and aren’t ready to retire? You Start a Business!
Glenn Lidstone, an Electrical Engineer, saw the writing on the wall that the possibility of being laid off from Nortel after 31 years with the company was only a matter of time. While waiting for his notice he began researching digital and internet marketing which was...
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Guest post by Nunzio Presta Out the gate, many people associate entrepreneurship with the grind and hustle of building a business from the ground up. However, entrepreneurship can be achieved through buying an existing, established business. This can come in forms of...