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Start A Business

Young at Heart provides information and ideas about starting your own business, working from home and being entrepreneurial.

Current information to help you start a business in Australia will be coming to this site soon. Please note that some of the articles written  for this category by the previous site owner, Bill, contain US information.

Articles

  • How To Create A Business Plan In Nine Easy Steps August 28, 2019
    If you are going to start a business you need to create a business plan of some sort. You need to plan your business whether it is a small home based business, online or offline, or a new business with big aspirations. But you may not need a formal written business plan. Some of the ...
  • 5 Things to Know Before Starting Your Own Business August 8, 2019
    Starting your own business is exciting, intimidating and invigorating all at once. Read on to find the 5 things you must consider before you make the decision to become self-employed.
  • Supplementing Your Income Networking on the Internet April 9, 2019
    Do you run out of money before your next check comes in? Whether you are a stay at home parent, retired, or perhaps your income just isn’t enough, you may be interested in internet networking for supplementing your income. Not only has the internet supplied businesses the advertising mechanism to turn their small or local ...
5 Tips for Baby Boomers on How to Stay Healthy

5 Tips for Baby Boomers on How to Stay Healthy

August 12, 2019

How to Stay Healthy As you get older, it gets much easier for those minor aches and pains to build […]

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The Value of Experience vs Ageism

May 12, 2020

In this video Catherine Palin-Brinkworth reflects on the value of her experience through success, serious set-backs, and ageism.

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Why Baby Boomers Need Computer Training

January 31, 2018

Without competent computer skills, older people are seriously disadvantaged. Our lifestyle today demands computer skills for everyday activities. Read on for the five main reasons why older people need to be computer literate and capable.

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Career Education In Primary School

October 17, 2014

Before I was a Career Counsellor and Coach I worked as a Teacher Librarian for many years. There were many […]

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What to do for two weeks in Prague

July 31, 2022

Prague is a beautiful and historic city with a wide range of things to see and do. Here are just […]

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Using Mock Interview Questions and Answers in Preparing for a Job Interview

February 1, 2017

Using mock interview questions and answers as a preparation tool will improve your interviewing effectiveness. One of my clients used […]

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A Boomers' Guide to Volunteering After Retirement as Encore Career

A Boomers’ guide to volunteering after retirement

November 17, 2015

The face of volunteerism is changing. Challenging economical conditions, advances in technology, and boomers approaching retirement age are major influences […]

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Understand your personal values to create the life you want – Video

July 28, 2020

It was by accepting work in a challenging location that Lauren Postans recognised her personal values and decided to create a life that would support them. Being far from all she loved lead her to make decisions about her future.

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Many career paths, with people on them, crossing over and presenting hazards

How to Regain Your Confidence: Courage and Wisdom

October 31, 2014

Face Challenges With Courage And Wisdom Making the decision to take a new direction in life requires courage, and making a […]

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Losing Your Job Can Be Emotional

September 1, 2014

Redundancy isn’t the sort of news you expect to get by text message. The major construction company Thiess has sent out […]

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Places to Visit in New Zealand – Coromandel Peninsula Cruise

September 3, 2014

Places to Visit in New Zealand We recently enjoyed a brief road trip around the central part of the North […]

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How to Prepare for Possible Redundancy

How to Prepare for Possible Redundancy

August 5, 2019

It seems that the threat of redundancy is circulating in many major companies right now. With that threat comes worry […]

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Live life to the full and do the things you love to do – Video

July 14, 2020

Lee and Paul O’Connor are adventurous travellers who have written a book titled “We Did It Our Way”. In this book they tell wonderful stories of travel adventures – one year on motorcycles, travelling 80,000km through 40 countries.

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How to Start an Online Business

How to Start an Online Business

July 21, 2013

Do you want to start an online business? Are you considering an online business? Do you want to start an online […]

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How To Choose The Best Online Business For You

How To Choose The Best Online Business For You

September 12, 2019

Choose An Online Business Niche You Understand Many people see the potential to start an online business in order to […]

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Getting an income when you’re young at heart in the USA 2023

January 31, 2023

There are many ways that seniors in the United States can get income. Here are a few suggestions: Social Security: […]

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