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A man standing in front of his shop. Next Avenue, climate change, entrepreneurs

Climate: A New Risk Factor for Second-Act Entrepreneurs to Consider

That beachy paradise or desert oasis may exact a high price
May 8, 2024
An artist working on a glass blowing project. Next Avenue, artist make money online

4 Ways to Make Money as an Online Artist

Start by thinking outside the paint box
April 26, 2024
A person using a machine to help them get up off the floor. Next Avenue, older adults, falling

Giving a Lift to Those in Need

Rather than retire, this over-50 caregiver bootstrapped a business to help older adults
April 24, 2024
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A woman standing with her arms spread out wide. Next Avenue, entrepreneur

The Benefits of Being a Late-Blooming Entrepreneur

Liz Elting, one of America’s richest self-made women, talks about starting a business as an older adult
February 21, 2024
A man standing in his workshop. Next Avenue, career pivot

Unexpected Career Pivots Can Lead to Job Satisfaction

Creative thinking and a willingness to learn new skills helped two Bay Area artisans navigate career changes
February 20, 2024
Headshot of a woman. Next Avenue, women entrepreneurs

Beyond Glass Ceilings: Advice for Female Entrepreneurs

Embrace your uniqueness, develop a standout brand, have a crystal-clear value proposition and reject rejection
February 7, 2024
Headshot of a man who is working outside. Next Avenue, hobby into business

How My Retired Dad Turned a Hobby into a Business

He is good at what he does — and loves it too good to stop just because he turned a certain age
February 6, 2024
A person paying for goods at a store using their phone at a cashless business

Cashless Businesses Make Change

Laws to expand financial inclusion have many small-business owners rethinking a fundamental premise of their business plans
February 2, 2024
A woman standing on stage singing into a microphone. Next Avenue, hobby into business

How to Turn a Hobby into a Business

Some people change plans after they retire; others make change itself their plan
January 29, 2024
Small business owners opening up their shop. Next Avenue, entrepreneurship stress

How to Handle the Stress of Entrepreneurship

5 recommendations on ways to rely on the skills, experience and inner strength you may not know you have
January 16, 2024
A young man holding up a climate activism related sign at a protest. Next Avenue, startups

Good Startups Need Good Stories

Compelling yarns can help small businesses introduce change and capture the hearts and minds of investors, employees and customers
January 10, 2024
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