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All In the Family Business

Posted on 12/1/2012 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Home & Family | WorkI probably couldn’t work with my mother. Don’t get me wrong, she’s one of the loves of my life. But at this point in her journey, she’s ready to do less. I’m the opposite, so I’d annoy her…lovingly so. It’s a different story for Ernestine and Chrystal Dailey, the mother-daughter team who started WeLoveWreaths.com in 2009 via handmade marketplace Etsy.com. I couldn’t wait to check out their hand-crafted all-occasion wreaths, since I’ve been dusting off the same tired one every December for …

50+ Entrepreneurs Have Ripe Opportunities and Resources

Posted on 09/26/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

WorkIf you’ve been itching to start your own business, you’re in great company. About 7.4 million Americans over the age of 50 work for themselves. And according to an AARP survey, one in six baby boomers who work for others hope to be self-employed at some point. To help, AARP is teaming up with the U.S. Small Business Administration to offer access to resources and expertise. October 2 marks National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day at more than 60 sites around …