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Start a Business
A
n enticing option for seniors who are riding the retirement wave but could benefit from
extra income is to become their own boss. The flexibility of working for yourself allows
the time to partake in the activities you enjoy while still (hopefully) growing a savings account.
Baby boomers are redefining
the retirement market with
their strong sense of entrepre-
neurship. According to the
American Association of
Retired Persons, the number of
entrepreneurs over age 50 has
actually doubled since 2007.
The manufacturing industry
has the highest percentage of
business owners aged 50 and
older.
If you have a great idea and
the drive to start your own
business, here are some tips to
consider.
DEVELOP A
BUSINESS PLAN
To succeed, your business
must be based on something
you are passionate about. But
don’t rush into a business
without a solid plan in place.
Consult with experts in the
field you’re interested in and
also talk to an attorney about
establishing a new business.
Also look for local resources
like business incubators and
mentors. Seek conferences and
trade associations in your area.
FIGURE OUT
THE FINANCES
Consider the location your
company will need to thrive. Is
the product something you
can offer from a home office or
will a brick-and-mortar loca-
tion be required? The amount
of financial help you need will
largely depend on your vision
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for the business.
If you require assistance,
don’t be afraid to reach out to
investors for help. But be wary
of the percentage of your busi-
ness they own as your opinion
may not be valued as highly as
someone with a larger piece of
the pie.
business owners a new way to
reach the masses affordably
and at the click of a button.
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your advantage, and reaching
out to members in your com-
munity for a referral or recom-
mendation of your product.
Look for classes at your local
community college or library.
Get your FREE Marketplace at these locations:
Pendleton
Hermiston
Boardman
KOA- Mountain View RV
Park
Tum-a-lum Lumber
Speed Wash Laundry
Employment Department
Premium Lube
Hometown Cleaners
Perfect Look
Salvation Army
Round-up Athletic Club
St. Anthony Hospital
St. Anthony Hospital
Outpatient
Les Schwab
Pendleton Public Library
Lifeways
CAPECO
Pendleton Tire Factory
Mission Market
Arrowhead Travel Plaza
BMCC Business Offi ce
Eagle Lodge
East Oregonian offi ce
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Walmart
Bottle Drop
Chevron Gotta Stop
Carniceria Julissa
Rocket Mart
Main Street Laundry
Pheasant
Bi-Mart
Hermiston Herald offi ce
Safeway Plaza between
Safeway & Big Lots
Safeway Plaza between
Footwear & Great Clips
Chuckwagon
Fiesta Foods
Aff ordable Family
Eyewear
Little Caesars Mall
Smoke Shop
Space Age
Hometown Harvest
Foods
Umatilla
TT’s Mini Mart
Crossroads Truck
Stop/ Café
McNary Marke
Columbia Harvest
Foods
Helix
Helix Post Offi ce
Athena
Athena One Stop
Mart
Weston
Weston Post Offi ce
Milton-Freewater
Milton-Freewater
Post Offi ce
Stanfi eld
Center Mart
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