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Purpose and a Paycheck and the New Retirement

Small Business Labs

Purpose and a Paycheck is a new book from Chris Farrell, a leading expert on retirement and workforce issues facing people over the age of 50.    Lots of research, much of which is cited in the book, shows that staying engaged and active in retirement leads to greater levels of health and happiness. 

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Small Business Closure Scenarios

Small Business Labs

Based on an industry by industry analysis (1), our base case estimate is 21% of U.S.    Notes: (1) Our analysis looked at industry level historical closure rates (see the U.S. 3) Closures include any reason a small business ceases to exist (financial failure, business is sold, owner retires and closes the business, etc.),

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Study Says Over Half of Older Workers Suffer Involuntary Job Loss

Small Business Labs

The study used data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study. Key quote on those who experienced involuntary job loss: "Only one in 10 of these workers ever again earns as much as they did before their employment setbacks, our analysis showed. The study findings are not pretty. 

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Benefit Declines Makes Self-Employment More Attractive

Small Business Labs

" The article goes on to list 21 workplace benefits that are going away, with reductions in retirement and health care benefits leading the way. Most people looking at becoming self-employed or starting a small business go through a risk/reward analysis of their choices.  but benefits matter.    . 

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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

BMT Office Administration

Balance sheets are invaluable for conducting financial analysis and making key financial decisions at a business. It’s where an individual uses their personal funds, usually from their retirement fund or 401k, to finance their business tax-free. Primarily, if your business venture fails, you’ll lose your entire retirement fund/401k.

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BIG Actions for Career Ownership

Office Dynamics

All you need to start with is a desire to do so and a realization that job security doesn’t lie within a company or a boss, it lies within you. The first step is to do an analysis. Step 1: Career Analysis. And, don’t forget to add retirement planning to your map. Job security lies within you, not a company.

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Disruption and the Analyst Industry

Small Business Labs

  It is a analyst service that provides research reports and analysis on emerging technology.    I haven't been a subscriber long enough to know if I will get my money's worth, but it is hard to imagine I won't.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. View an alternate.

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