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A woman wearing a backpack while hiking in a forest. Next Avenue, Early Majority, Joy Howard

Startup in Paris? Why Not?

An American entrepreneur, at 51, launches her dream company in the French capital while overcoming many obstacles
September 30, 2022
A woman standing in a kitchen, smiling. Next Avenue, starting a new business

How to Start Your Own Business and Still Have a Life

Getting a startup off the ground without working every available hour in the day requires discipline
August 26, 2022
A collage os 4 midlife entrepreneurs. Next Avenue, older entrepreneurs

The Advantages of Older Entrepreneurs

Abundant experience, wide networks and personal capital help to make people over 50 particularly successful in starting small businesses
August 23, 2022
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A woman standing in a kitchen and smiling. Next Avenue, starting a business

Starting a Business? Plan Carefully and Adjust Quickly

Why it is so important to be both strategic and flexible when running a new business
July 29, 2022
A woman holding up bags of different products. Next Avenue, career shift stories

Using Pieces of a Career Crash to Build Something New

This executive regrouped with some former colleagues and created an online market for extraordinary products
July 26, 2022
An older adult looking at bills at home. Next Avenue, startups hard times, frugal

How Startups Can Prepare for Hard Times

Our model entrepreneur wisely keeps her business and personal finances separate and balances growth with prudence
June 30, 2022
An older adult using social media to market their business. Next Avenue

Using Social Media to Market Startup Businesses

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms can connect you directly to people already interested in what you offer
May 25, 2022
Tax documents on top of a laptop computer. Next Avenue, entrepreneur, small business taxes

Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs with New Small Businesses

As she celebrates one year in business, Patricia Wynn gets expert advice on how to tackle taxes
April 25, 2022
Two side-by-side photos of midlife entrepreneurs. Next Avenue, second act business

A Hopeful Future for Midlife Entrepreneurship

Read the inspiring stories of these three entrepreneurs, then submit your own story of entrepreneurship to Next Avenue
April 18, 2022
Two older friends sitting at a cafe discussing business plans. Next Avenue, asking friends and family for money business

Is Asking Friends and Family Members for Money the Right Move for Your Business?

What you need to know before pursuing 'friends and family' funding
April 11, 2022
An older man sitting on a chair and knitting. Next Avenue, men knit

'We Will Create Together' is the Mantra for This Entrepreneur's Yarn Shop

Russell Brent's second act is focused on building a community of knitters while living out his own dream
April 6, 2022
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