Self-employment

Deciding to start up your business when you are over 50 years old brings with it a number of advantages. You have seen life and have had many experiences that can help you in being realistic.

Over two thirds of business start-ups fail within their first three months. You probably realise that dreams need capital and cash flow The good news is that there is lots of good help free of charge that will ensure you have a business plan that should work well.

Business Link has a useful service of information and workshops.

Click here for Business Link|

Prime

One example of this FREE help is PRIME who write:

'Prime is the only national organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 to set up in business. We are a not-for-profit company whose aim is to release the untapped potential of people in their 50s, 60s - and 70s.

While this may not be the route for all, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity for self-fulfilment and independence that working for oneself can provide'.
Click here to view the PRIME website|

Is4profit

Another useful website is called IS4Profit which provides small business with free & relevant Business Advice(guides, plans, factsheets)

Click here to visit the IS4Profit website|