In 2005, two Louisiana friends put their heads together to brainstorm possible business ventures that would help their community regain its spirit. Their level of success took them by surprise. Here are some things they’ve learned and why they believe that you can start a business later in life. “Art Class Grows Up.”
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
70-Year Old Becomes Published Author
You can pursue your dream at any age. We love real life stories that remind us of this! “The longest chapter.”
Starting a New Dream
Here’s an inspiring true story about two women, Jenny and Ashley who lost their jobs in the stock market and successfully pursued a new dream. Their success formula included Jenny going back to her roots by tapping her grandmother’s pickle recipe plus a willingness to entertain a huge vision: “to be in every refrigerator on earth”. Add to that…
Light Bulb Moments
Cinnamon Bowser’s light bulb moment in 2003 resulted in the creation of Nail Taxi, a mobile manicure/pedicure business. Though the idea came to her in a flash, prior to launching her business and while still working full time in public relations, Cinnamon took two years to learn as much as she could about the nail industry…
Female Entrepreneurs On the Rise
Did you know that the number of women-owned businesses in the US —now 29% of all businesses — is increasing faster than the national average for businesses overall? Check out this report which lists the regions where this growth is occurring the most. If you’re a woman about to start a new business, take strength…
Use Your Passion to Fill a Need
Here’s a great example of turning a lifelong passion into a successful business. Notice how the founder, Rita Goldberg, not only identified a need (kids learning to swim) but also enhanced the way in which the need is filled by adding to the skills delivered (learning to swim + safety skills). It’s a creative approach…