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Encore Entrepreneurship
Summer of Encore Mentoring Begins in June
Get help from experts and useful resources to move your small-business ideas forward
Find Encore Mentoring Events Near You!
Starting a Business
Are You Ready?
Quiz: Are You Ready to Start a Business?
You'll need more than money and a good idea
More Boomers Are Becoming Their Own Bosses. Are You?
A growing number of workers age 50-plus are turning interests, hobbies or skills into a small business
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Business Owner?
Closely examine your finances, your idea and yourself
SBA: Encore Entrepreneurs
A self-paced, easy-to-follow 30-minute online course designed for those who are planning to start a business as a second or third career
Video: Is Starting a Small Business Right for You?
Take a look at a brief video to help you decide if you should go into business for yourself.
Advice From Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs who started their businesses at 50+ share what they learned.
The Smart Way to Start a Small Business
Choosing the right structure can make a big difference
How to Start a Business
Can You Afford to Start a Small Business?
Learn how to predict — and lower — your costs
Practical Tips for Working at Home
From taxes to insurance, here's what entrepreneurs need to know.
Video: Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month
AARP and the SBA can help those looking to start their own company
Find the Entrepreneurial Advice You Need
SCORE volunteers have business savvy and the desire to share what they know
The Pitfalls of Franchising
Know the challenges — or your dream business could become a nightmare
Grow Your Business
Hiring? A Business Case for Workers 50+
This new study, evaluates the business case for recruitment, retention, and engagement of 50+ workers.
Financing Options for Starting a Business Later in Life
Learn the ins and outs of financing a post-retirement business
SBA: Finding and Attracting Investors
Do you need funding to start up or expand your business? Investors can be a great option for you.
Does Your Business Have a Marketing Plan?
What you need to know if you're beginning — or maintaining — a small business
SBA: Selling Your Business
Whether you are retiring or just moving on to your next idea; learn about the process of selling your business.
business ideas
SBA: Buying a Business
Have you considered buying an existing business? Get an overview of the process and decide if it is right for you.
How to Start a Freelance Business
Everything you need to know about legal, tax and contractual paperwork
SBA: Introduction to Franchising
Want to be your own boss, but hesitant to start your own business from scratch? Franchising may be a great alternative for you. Online course.
Starting a Business Over 50
Open a franchise and draw on the experience of those who have already run one
Encore Entrepreneurship
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