50+ Entrepreneurs

More than five million Americans age 55 or older run their own businesses or are otherwise self-employed, according to the Small Business Administration. And the number of self-employed people ages 55 to 64 is soaring, the agency says, climbing 52 percent from 2000 to 2007.

But Howard Stone, an author of “Too Young to Retire,” warns that starting and maintaining a business can be emotionally grueling because it can mean lots of rejection in struggling to get clients and customers. He says new entrepreneurs need to retain their confidence and know how to present themselves.

Additionally I would add these entrepreneurs need education to know and understand the resourses available to small businesses. They also need mentorship and support to capitalize on their lifetime of knowledge, skills and networking.

The purpose of Over 50 Entrepreneurs is to provide that education, support and mentorship in a collaborative, sharing network of like-minded individuals.

If you are currently over 50 (or approaching at age) and have a small business you started post-retirement or are considering the possibility, this group is for you.

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June 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 3 Entrepreneurs attended
"Local Rules! 10 Ways to Attract Local Customers Online."
Hey Austin Entrepreneurs! What's going down? It's official, the event will be held on Monday June 27th at the Enzo Restaurant and Lounge. The speaker is David... Learn more
May 17, 2010 at 6:30 PM, 8 Entrepreneurs attended
Social Networking Strategies
They rated it 4.002 (2 ratings)

OJ Williams w/ Epic Media (www.epicmedia.com) will be discussing how to best mobilize all the new social networking venues, i.e., Facebook, LinkedIn, blogging, twitter,... Learn more
March 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM, 15 Entrepreneurs attended
Our first meeting is scheduled!
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Rollie Cole joined
February 9 at 2:47 PM

"Several decades spent improving the envrionment for startups and other small firms, with special attention to Broadband, Alternative Energy, and Higher Education. Training and experience in Public Policy, Law, and Nonprofit Management."
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"I have a grounds root non profit that I hope to see grow within the next year. I hope to work with grandparents that are taking care of their grand kids. I will update my profile as soon as I get a photo to put on my page."
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Steve Meyer joined
January 13 at 12:01 PM

"Someone who enjoys finding solutions to problems, sharing knowledge, and networking with people of similar mindsets."
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Robert Kahn joined
January 2 at 4:17 PM

"UT Class of 81 Business . 1992 Founded Texstar in Houston producing high end color brochures, magazines and catalogs for clients in Industrial Construction industry . Feb 2011 moved to Georgetown and started "A Shot of Texas" ashotoftx.com"
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A Kay joined
December 29, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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janie replied to LinkedIn for Small Business
December 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

"Sounds like a great idea to me. I have a linked-in profile? never been too sure what to do with it."
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Sherry Glover joined
December 29, 2011 at 12:32 PM

"I have been a massage therapist in the Austin Area for 33 years. I have recently gone part time and now am doing mobile massage. It is always energizing and beneficial to meet with other like minded entrepreneurs for networking and sharing ideas."
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janie joined
December 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM

"Hello, I am Janie Miller, a REALTOR with Sky Realty. After working at home or close to home, I am having to get out in the world. Your group sounds like something that would be interesting. Love hearing what others are working on."