Boomer Business Launcher

Are you over 50 and have an idea to improve your community?

Amy Grossman — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:03:18 PDT

Timed to coincide with the release of a movie about adventure and love in the encore years, there’s a new contest that could be your opportunity to launch your encore career. The Marigold Ideas for Good Contest is for people...

A Big Shift for Boomers

Amy Grossman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:27:41 PDT

The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife by Marc Freedman has come out in paperback this week. If you did not get a chance to read it when it was first published in hardcover in 2011, I recommend...

We're thrilled to be a Constant Contact All Star Winner for 2011

Amy Grossman — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:27:03 PDT

We were thrilled to learn that we are being recognized by Constant Contact as an All Star Winner for our work in 2011. Thanks to all our clients for making this possible. Sometimes implementing a marketing plan is not easy....

"Suit up and play again" as an Encore entrepeneur

Amy Grossman — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:25:04 PDT

Bill Clinton celebrated his 65th birthday this summer. But he's not ready to embrace a life of leisure in retirement. Instead he is urging boomers to reject retirement as an aspirational goal and to replace it with a commitment to...

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Start-ups aren’t just for recent grads
Boston Herald article focusing on starting a business as an older adult

Start-ups aren’t just for recent grads

Amy Grossman — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:40:10 PDT

In Sunday's print and online edition of the Boston Herald, business columnist Jennifer Heldt Powell interviewed me for an article on the growing trend of older entrepreneurs. Learn how AARP is supporting this trend with scholarships for entrepreneurs who are...

I think you'll enjoy this video...

Amy Grossman — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:02:53 PDT

Do you have a good idea for improving your community?

Amy Grossman — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:55:46 PST

improving your community

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Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Interfacing & Interlining De-mystified - 'that's Stabilzer to our US crafting cousins.

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Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

The Encore Equation: From Crisis to Opportunity | Encore: Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life
fabric flower 4-33439A fabric flower CN;GUA products
supplier of fabric flowers for women's slippers (from China)

An interview with Mike Sableben, founder of BlitzTime

Amy Grossman — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:36:23 PDT

On Wednesday, March 31 at 12pm ET, I'll be interviewing Mike Sachleben, founder of BlitzTime.com. Learn how "speed networking for business" - over the phone - works and why it is such a convenient and effective way to build your...

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How to Succeed in the Age of Going Solo - WSJ.com
nice charts - use in my blog

Business Development Grants for the Self-Employed and Micro-Businesses

Amy Grossman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:48:18 PST

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) awards business development grants annually to members who win through an application process.

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How to Research Your Business Idea - Entrepreneur.com

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Have a New Business Idea? Here's What You Should Do First : Technology :: American Express OPEN Forum

Use Video Marketing in 2010.

Amy Grossman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:50:32 PST

Online video is hot! Video marketing will see huge growth in 2010. Companies of all sizes are planning to use video as their top marketing method. (See chart below.) Learn about video marketing, over the phone, when I interview Lou...