Saturday, 2 December 2017

Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs Are Solid Investment Opportunities

By Laura Reed


When seniors go see financiers about making an investment in an idea they have for a business, they can face some hurdles. Their age is just one of them. Bankers may fear that boomers, who are retired, may be out of touch with today's global marketplace. They certainly have to consider whether or not the seniors will live long enough to pay back a loan. There are good reasons however, why baby boomer entrepreneurs are good risks.

First of all they have a lifetime of experience. The business they want to start may not be at all related to what they did in their first careers, but seniors can take the knowledge from one enterprise and apply it to a new one. Even though they may be older, most of them are not afraid of putting in the effort necessary to succeed at their latest venture.

There are plenty of seniors who anticipated the day they were old enough to retire for years before it became a reality. Not all of them were expecting the boredom that can set in after the first few months when they have nowhere to go and nothing stimulating to do however. Getting back in the labor force begins to look better, as long as they can do something they love and in a way that suits them.

Before they begin a business venture, they think it through. Seniors will be realistic about what they can achieve and are glad for any success. They tend to have short term goals instead on long range plans. Most boomers care more about going into a line of work that involves something they are passionate about than making a lot of money.

A lot of seniors miscalculated when it came to retirement. Once into it, they realize they may outlive their savings and need extra money to get them through. A business venture is can be a good option for these boomers. Others just want to get back into the working world where they are recognized for their accomplishments and talents.

Seniors have the advantage of being more single minded than younger workers. Their children have grown and are no longer the cause for time and attention away from the job. Many have gotten into the habit of going to bed and getting up early in order to get a fresh start on the day.

As an investor in a senior owned business, you want to feel assured your concerns are taken seriously. Boomers know all about budgeting, paying back loans with interest, business plans, and quarterly reviews. Many of them have been through it all before. You will have a partner who understands your bottom line and will appreciate your participation and interest in this new venture.

Not all boomers are interested in starting new businesses after retiring. Some are content to putter in their gardens or travel the world. Many do have commercially viable ideas and interests however, that they finally have time to explore.




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