Want to go into business but haven’t got an idea what to sell? Well, a retired person can always sell his skills. One can teach his skills to willing learners or offer it as a consultant in an enterprise. Consultancy can be full-time or part-time. Decide how much time you want to work and communicate this to the business manager, and try to come up with an agreement that is workable for both sides. Also, check if you can work from home if that suits you and if it is feasible with the company.
A lot of businesses today are downsizing and offering separation packages to their employees in order to cut expenses. My previous employer is doing the latter although it is not strictly downsizing, as it is up to the employees to decide if they want to leave or not. I availed of this package four years ago, as I feel I’d like to have more time for myself. Well, I'm doing one of the things I like now, writing.
If you prefer to go into real business and are looking for ideas, try The Business Fastlane. Perhaps a light bulb will turn on in your head after going through the many samples of business ideas conceived by other people from all walks of life and at different stages of their lives. Some have gone into their businesses by accident. Life is full of surprises, and it is never too late to start something you like to do. Who knows, you may find great fortune along the way.
Quote for today:
"When men reach their sixties and retire, they go to pieces. Women go right on cooking."
- Gail Sheehy, writer
A lot of businesses today are downsizing and offering separation packages to their employees in order to cut expenses. My previous employer is doing the latter although it is not strictly downsizing, as it is up to the employees to decide if they want to leave or not. I availed of this package four years ago, as I feel I’d like to have more time for myself. Well, I'm doing one of the things I like now, writing.
If you prefer to go into real business and are looking for ideas, try The Business Fastlane. Perhaps a light bulb will turn on in your head after going through the many samples of business ideas conceived by other people from all walks of life and at different stages of their lives. Some have gone into their businesses by accident. Life is full of surprises, and it is never too late to start something you like to do. Who knows, you may find great fortune along the way.
Quote for today:
"When men reach their sixties and retire, they go to pieces. Women go right on cooking."
- Gail Sheehy, writer
