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6 Reasons to Become Your Own Boss after Retiring

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What are your plans for retirement? Do you plan to relax in a comfortable chair, drinking tea, and watching the trees dance to the wind? Do you plan on reading all the books you have postponed because of lack of time? No? That’s actually a very good choice.

When they retire, most people wish to remain as active as before, with a little twist… they want to remain active while doing what they love. This is why many decide to start a business; they’ve got the time, the energy, the experience, and some money.

Retirement is the perfect stage to become your own boss, why?

1. First, money.
Most people don’t retire wealthy. By starting your own business, you can earn some money to add to your wealth, be it that you have enough to live comfortably or want some extra cash. You can use part of your retirement money to start your venture.

2. Second, time.
Accept it, after retiring you will have a lot of time on your hands. You can spend your time thinking about creative business ideas, and take your time implementing them well. You can choose your schedule, work part-time or full-time, so that you can still do other activities like traveling or relaxing, and you can take a vacation anytime!

3. Third, experience.
After so many years of life and living, you are indeed an expert on how the business world works. You know about good customer service, you can feel what people want, and you are a great communicator. You acknowledge the great feeling that comes from doing a job right, and you know how to take calculated risks.

4. Fourth, energy.
You are still full of energy and your mind is sharp, maybe even more so than before. You can put all your energy into a worthy project instead of letting it die while you sit in front of the TV.

5. Fifth, control.
You probably know what it feels like to have a boss and to have someone else make all the rules, whether these worked for you or not. If you start a business, YOU make the rules, and you will succeed or fail on your own terms, with your decisions and knowledge.

6. Sixth, passion.
Have you been lucky enough to work on something you love? Probably not, most of us settle for a 9 to 5 schedule doing something we don’t find appealing just because we have to make a living. Our passions are mostly left for weekends or free time, but not after you retire! Once you do, you can devote all your time to what you love, and get paid to do it.

To begin with, connect with what you are passionate about. The more passionate you are about something, the more people will want to buy from you, because passion can be felt.

Then, create a business plan for what you want to sell. Keep it simple, and if you need help, get some business coaching, hit the library, browse the Internet, or get some business books for small business owners.

If you want help running your business, ask other retirees. There are lots of groups and organizations of retirees that give free advice to anyone starting a business.

Today, retirement should be seen as the opportunity to have a new life; don’t let it slip between your fingers.

Rachel Clarkson
Rachel Clarkson helps small business owners to grow their companies, increase revenues and become great leaders. Rachel’s articles can be found at the OneCoach blog: http://www.OneCoach.com/blog

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Topic starter Posted : 11/03/2010 12:44 pm
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Re: 6 Reasons to Become Your Own Boss after Retiring

Hello,

The article you have shared is really very nice and wonderful. keep sharing always your views like this for us.
Thank you for sharing

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Posted : 17/03/2010 3:48 am
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Re: 6 Reasons to Become Your Own Boss after Retiring

Hello Friends,
At some point in their lives, everyone has dreamed about starting their own business. Whether its selling cosmetics and beauty products, marketing your own personal invention or selling drop-ship items through eBay, there's just something really ***y about the idea of being your own boss.
No More Rush-Hour:-Do you realize how much time is wasted sitting in traffic? Not to mention the stress and anxiety you endure when traffic doesn't move the way it should. Rush-hour is just bad, no matter how you look at it. It doesn't matter if you use that time to reflect on your day, chit-chat on your cell or learn to speak French with your audio course - it's still something that I'm betting we can all do without.
No More Pantyhose:-Or stifling ties, business suits or uncomfortable shoes. In fact, no more dress code at all. Unless of course, you're opening a business where you actually meet your clients face-to-face but even then, you still have a little leeway in choosing what to wear.
No More Security Blanket:-That's right... become self-employed and you'll no longer have the luxury of a fixed income every month. But was that security blanket really all that secure? A corporation can lay you off without warning - maybe you'll get a severance package and maybe you won't.
Thanks.

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Posted : 18/03/2010 1:44 pm
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Re: 6 Reasons to Become Your Own Boss after Retiring

Hi
You have shared a very nice tips. keep sharing your views and opinions like this.
Thanks & Regards
Chris

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Posted : 23/03/2010 4:17 am
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Re: 6 Reasons to Become Your Own Boss after Retiring

Very inspiring indeed for those who are thinking of being their own bosses after retirement.

Thank you for sharing this important piece of information.

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