Women in their 60s, have demonstrated just how resourceful and resilient they are. By become experts at doing things for the first time: earning degrees, raising families, and managing careers. Proving time and again that they can achieve anything!
Establish your motivation. It’s easy to say that you want to start your own business at any age, it’s a little more daunting in your 60s. Have a heart to heart with yourself. You need to write down your goals or start a vision board and have a clear idea of why you want to do this and what you want to accomplish. Your reasons for wanting to start a business will influence everything else that you do. Is your goal to make a substantial survival income or just a little extra cash? Do you want to share your passion with the world? Do you want to what you always dreamt of – but it was never the right time? Or do you want to prove to yourself and the world that you can do it?
Once you have decided on your motivation for starting a business, there are a few transactional areas that need to be addressed. Ask yourself a few key questions:
o What are your goals?
o Who are your competitors?
o What is your product or service?
o How will you tell people about it?
o Who are your potential customers?
o How much money will you need to get off the ground?
o Who do you know who can give you practical advice and emotional support?
By revisiting these questions every few months, you will be in a much better position than 90% of the people (of any age!) of who try to start a business.
Follow your passion. Never start a business just “for the money.” It’s fine if one of your goals is to make a significant income from your new business. But the reality is that starting a business is hard. The only way that you are going to stay motivated is if you do something that you are passionate about. Find your niche! Don’t let anyone tell you that your idea is too specific. Some of the best small business ideas serve niche audiences. The truth is you have a much better chance of succeeding if you build your business around your passions. So, start at the beginning - with what you love.
Support is essential. Be prepared that some of your closest friends are even your partner and children might not be the most supportive of your new venture at first. But an advantage that older entrepreneurs have is a lifetime of friendships and business relationships to build on. Choose your support structure carefully. Taking advice or asking for support from the wrong people may be off putting. Relationship and networking must be a priority. Build on those relationships and networks that will support and encourage you. Make the most of social networking sites. Use as many social media platforms to post your ideas, dreams and challenges on. The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur can be a lonely one. Surrounding yourself with positive people can make a huge difference. Leveraging your network is not just about getting practical support and advice – you might be surprised how many people are facing similar challenges.
Success begins with your mindset. Start planning for your business with the right attitude. Remind yourself why you want to start a business and what might be holding you back. Now is the time to do the things that you love. If you can build a successful business around your passions, so much the better! Give Yourself Credit. Remember that you have a lifetime of skills and experience behind you so don’t be modest about it. Focus on your achievements. Now is the time to remind yourself and the world of just how talented you really are. You have accomplished more than you give yourself credit for.
Establish your motivation. It’s easy to say that you want to start your own business at any age, it’s a little more daunting in your 60s. Have a heart to heart with yourself. You need to write down your goals or start a vision board and have a clear idea of why you want to do this and what you want to accomplish. Your reasons for wanting to start a business will influence everything else that you do. Is your goal to make a substantial survival income or just a little extra cash? Do you want to share your passion with the world? Do you want to what you always dreamt of – but it was never the right time? Or do you want to prove to yourself and the world that you can do it?
Once you have decided on your motivation for starting a business, there are a few transactional areas that need to be addressed. Ask yourself a few key questions:
o What are your goals?
o Who are your competitors?
o What is your product or service?
o How will you tell people about it?
o Who are your potential customers?
o How much money will you need to get off the ground?
o Who do you know who can give you practical advice and emotional support?
By revisiting these questions every few months, you will be in a much better position than 90% of the people (of any age!) of who try to start a business.
Follow your passion. Never start a business just “for the money.” It’s fine if one of your goals is to make a significant income from your new business. But the reality is that starting a business is hard. The only way that you are going to stay motivated is if you do something that you are passionate about. Find your niche! Don’t let anyone tell you that your idea is too specific. Some of the best small business ideas serve niche audiences. The truth is you have a much better chance of succeeding if you build your business around your passions. So, start at the beginning - with what you love.
Support is essential. Be prepared that some of your closest friends are even your partner and children might not be the most supportive of your new venture at first. But an advantage that older entrepreneurs have is a lifetime of friendships and business relationships to build on. Choose your support structure carefully. Taking advice or asking for support from the wrong people may be off putting. Relationship and networking must be a priority. Build on those relationships and networks that will support and encourage you. Make the most of social networking sites. Use as many social media platforms to post your ideas, dreams and challenges on. The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur can be a lonely one. Surrounding yourself with positive people can make a huge difference. Leveraging your network is not just about getting practical support and advice – you might be surprised how many people are facing similar challenges.
Success begins with your mindset. Start planning for your business with the right attitude. Remind yourself why you want to start a business and what might be holding you back. Now is the time to do the things that you love. If you can build a successful business around your passions, so much the better! Give Yourself Credit. Remember that you have a lifetime of skills and experience behind you so don’t be modest about it. Focus on your achievements. Now is the time to remind yourself and the world of just how talented you really are. You have accomplished more than you give yourself credit for.