It may sound silly, I would like to start my own business but I can’t decide in what. How do I narrow the choices? (more…)

I’m 62 and own a successful business I started thirty years ago. I’m married and have a great wife and successful kids who have careers outside the family business. My problem is I’m not excited about going into work anymore. I’m busy and I’m good at what I do but I don’t have the old fire in the belly I used to have. I have thoughts of selling the business but I don’t know what else I’d do. Any suggestions? (more…)

I am a 46 year old machine tool worker. I go through periodic layoffs but this time my company is closing for good. I have a small side business doing handyman work. Is this the time to try to expand it and become self-employed? (more…)

I have been working for an information technology company for the past eight years. I am bored and tired of working for the man. The money is ok but I keep wondering if I should test the waters of self-employment. How do I determine whether the right move is to take the plunge? (more…)

I am the founder and owner-manager of a small $6 million in revenues manufacturing company. I have a plant manager but I’m the director of sales, marketing, and pretty much the executive team. My main outside professional is my accountant. At times I think I can use another sounding board but I don’t want to bother with a board of directors. I’m not sure what my next move should be.

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