Who says entrepreneurship is only for the young. After all you need energy, stamina, relentless focus, and the most important thing, time on your side. Maybe! But a key to successful entrepreneurship is simply doing it. Regardless of age or circumstance, make your own opportunities and go for it.

According to Department of U.S. Labor Statistics, the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2008, double the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds. Research shows that approximately 22% of all new startup businesses are registered by people between 47 and 65 years of age.  No matter how old you are, there is always that perceived often misleading label attached to your age.

Today’s “Third Age Entrepreneurs”, those seniors over 50-years old are healthy, energetic and competitive and determined to remain productive well into their 70s. They aren’t going anywhere near that rocking chair on the front porch if they can help it.  Read more...