AARP Offers Resources for Encore Entrepreneurs

New research from the US Department of Labor shows that one in four Americans between the ages of 44 and 70 are interested in starting their own business or nonprofit in the next five to 10 years. 

In New Hampshire, AARP’s 2012 Member Opinion Survey shows that members in the age group 50 to 59:

• 17% are currently self-employed or own their own business;
• 12% are extremely or very interested in starting their own business and 1% has started their own business in the last two years;
• 23% are extremely or very interested in starting a new job or career; and
• 45% are extremely or very interested in learning about retirement alternatives such as second careers and phased retirement.

And for all these members starting their own businesses or “recareering,” AARP has a host of on-line resources to help you on your journey. 

AARP Workforce Resources

www.aarp.org/work :  Articles, quizzes, and advice from the experts on everything work-related, from landing a job to starting a business.  

www.workreimagined.org :  Connects jobs seekers and employees to the contacts and information they need to succeed in today’s ever-changing workplace.    

www.aarp.org/jobs :  Search millions of jobs through AARP’s job search engine, powered by Indeed.com.  

www.aarp.org/jobtips :  Free resources to help job seekers with resumes and cover letters; interviews; job search strategies; career planning; starting a business; and other areas.  

www.aarp.org/startabusiness :  Your guide to self-employment with a host of tips and tools for starting a small business, as well as training modules and a step-by-step guide to writing a business plan.  

www.aarp.org/workresources :  Resources for finding a job or starting a business including job listings, job-hunting tips and resources, work/career advice, and a host of small business resources.  

www.aarp.org/bestemployers :  Spotlights winners of AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50 Awards Program, now cosponsored by the Society of Human Resource Managers.  

www.aarp.org/moneywebinars :  Features AARP’s free upcoming and archived money, work and retirement webinars.  A few examples of what you’ll find here include Get inspired to start a small business, Is starting a small business right for you, Advice for experienced job seekers, Social Security 101 …. and more!  

www.lifereimagined.org :  Powerful tools to help you discover your unique gifts and explore new possibilities for the road ahead.  

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