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Does being over 50 mean you are too old to start a new life?

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Guest article by Edel O’Mahony The simple answer, ‘No!’ Let’s look at why so many people in our present societies seem to take half their lifetime to actually start to live a life they desire. We are all energy beings at our essence, living in an energetic Universe and having life experiences through these physical bodies. From birth into these bodies you are in total connection with your energy, everything is an experience of the moment; it is all about feeling through our senses. As you grow, generational and social conditioning sets in. You are told how you should think, feel or act, even down to what is a correct body size or what is the ‘in’ thing to wear. In taking in and believing these conditions, you alter your...
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Why do you need a website?

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Article by Lesley Morrissey If you’re in business an essential part of your forward planning revolves around marketing. That includes establishing who your ideal clients are, where they can be found, what they want and who you’re in competition with. To ensure your ideal clients get to know about you – you need a high profile. This includes both online and offline activities, but regardless of where people ‘bump into’ you, these days they go to your website to check you out. If you don’t have a website what message are you giving? Not up-to-date; not a ‘proper’ company, can’t afford to have a professional online presence? These are not the thoughts you want running through people’s heads. Where do you start? As a copywriter the first question I ask my clients is what they want their website to do...
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Ready to Act on Your Entrepreneurial Urges?

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Article by Karen Knott I’ve always found people who ‘march to the beat of their own drum’ have an energy, confidence and authenticity which make them very attractive to be around and, as a coach, I’m lucky enough to spend an increasing amount of my time in the company of a dynamic crowd of women who are hell bent on doing just that! For many of the women I work with, the decision to start a business at a time when others are counting down the years to retirement, is their way of marching to the beat of their drum. Trouble is, if we’re all really honest, marching to the beat of our own drum, as attractive and seductive as it sounds, is actually a lot easier to say than do –...
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Can we learn more from unhappy customers than happy ones?

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Article by Ceri Wheeldon Particularly in today’s economic climate, can we really afford to not listen to our customers-particularly the unhappy ones! I recently had cause to complain about what I believed to be appalling service from an estate agent we had retained to sell our home on a sole agency basis. I will not go into details in terms of the catalogue of disasters which led to our frustration and disappointment, but I will share with you some of the aspects as to how our complaint has been dealt with. Lessons for ANY business There are elements which are applicable to ANY business. I was an unhappy customer. Having not been listened to at a local level, I escalated my concerns to senior management at a senior level. My concern was noted...
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Who’s Ready To Be The Boss? Setting Up A Business Over 50

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Article by Karen Knott Imagine this if you can, ladies….. you wake up in the morning and a soft glow of anticipation sweeps over you at the thought of the day ahead – a day spent doing what you really want to do and doing it in on your own terms. A day spent at the helm of your own enterprise, making money by doing what you do best….. I suspect we’ve all had the ‘I wish I was my own boss/I’d love to have my own business’ fantasy, at some point during our working lives – indeed, many of us spend a great deal of time imagining it, whilst secretly doubting it will ever become a reality, especially once we hit our 50’s. Midlife women leading the charge But take heart...
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From Doom & Gloom to a Boomer Business Boom!

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Article by Karen Knott “What…. are you mad? In this economic climate?” No, I know these aren’t the words you’d most like to hear when you first announce your intention to set up a new business venture but it’s one you’re quite likely to get! I guess we all know where this type of negative reaction comes from because on the face of it, things are pretty bleak ‘out there’ right now. All those things we once took for granted, like job security, predictable pension pots, early retirement options and the like, have now been consigned to ‘the good old days!’ It is women who have borne the brunt of the recession and its aftermath, so it’s little wonder that we midlife women in particular have been feeling...
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8 things to consider before setting up a business in your fifties

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Article by Ceri Wheeldon Are you ready to start your own business? More women over 50 are joining the band of ‘divapreneurs’ than ever before. When setting up a new business it is so important to ensure you prepare yourself for the commitment that lies ahead. 1. Get Your Life in Order Think carefully about how many distractions you have and how many demands are placed on your time. Even if the children have left home, other family members may still have demands on your time- how will these impact you- especially in the start-up phase. Consider the impact starting your business may have on close relationships and friendships 2. Be realistic about how much money you need to live on. Has your employer been paying...
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Who Wants to be A Midlife Entrepreneur?

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Article by Emma Wimhurst Who wants to be an entrepreneur? – I do! It’s the cry of more and more people regardless of their age – entrepreneurship is a growing trend – yet there is more to being a successful entrepreneur than being self-employed as anyone who has ever tried to build a business will know only too well. Becoming an entrepreneur is not the “easy option” and most certainly is not for the faint-hearted. Vision has to be underpinned by business planning and self-discipline Business success stories are never without challenges – and regardless of your motives that set you off on your own business journey – the vision of success and the excitement of the BIG IDEA – have to be underpinned by...
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Power of Online Networking for Start-up and Small Businesses

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Article by Penny Power Here I am, 45 years old, a mother of 3 teenagers, I work hard at everything I do, I love people, I am an extrovert, I look OK for a 45 year old and I love life. I came to terms with being 40, (that is how it felt at the time, that is the best way I can put it), but 50, well that is a different matter, I am looking forward to it. I think 50 is a statement, an exciting start to an exciting stage. By 50 my children will be through their schooling, they will be driving, they will be finding their way in life, I know they will still need me, but they will be at a stage that will allow me to...
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Its Never Too Late to Set Up a Business- 5 Steps to Planning

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Article by Emma Wimhurst More and more people are seizing the “business bug” and the UK is seeing a significant increase of start-ups as a result of the current economic climate; more and more people are eager to discover new sustainable ways to unleash their creativity for a business they can call their own, to be their own boss and to reap their own rewards. These desires are not ageist and therefore, being over 50 cannot and does not prevent you from setting up and running your own business – and achieving amazing results. In fact with decades of successful experience (paid or not), you would be mad not to act on your ambitions and strike up on your own! The most common barrier to starting a business is not being sure on what...
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