Women Entrepreneurs over 40 Tell All!
Women Entrepreneurs HQ Episode76 (WEHQ 76)
Before the explosion of the Internet, many entrepreneurs only became millionaires in their 50s!
Today, twenty year-olds are becoming millionaires every month!
That said, I believe that achieving success in business after 40 has a whole different level of accomplishment.
When you decide to become an entrepreneur after 40 it’s because you REALLY want it!
I’ve invited a number of pretty cool women who were willing to share their big “WHY” in being an entrepreneur in their 40s, 50s, 60s!
These women have an incredible story to share and I invite you to read their stories!
What women entrepreneurs will learn from the advice these women have to share?
When you set your mind to something, you make it happen.
From these stories, you’ll understand that age is NOTHING but a number!
Thanks for sharing your journey and showing the world that Women Entrepreneurs over 40 are crushing it!
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Women entrepreneurs over 40 – that’s right up my alley. Fab interviews, keep them coming!
Hi Susan,
Good to see you are part of the “Club”!
Thanks so much for dropping by Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
I just keep working it…but some days my “get up and go… feels like it got up and left.
Keep moving forward, don’t stop.
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Susan – I understand where you are coming from and thanks so much for being willing to be honest!
I appreciate the fact you took time to leave your comment on Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
5 Tips for Start-up Success: By Guillermo Rotman, CEO for the Americas – Regus
Freelancers, entrepreneurs and independent professionals are a growing portion of today’s workforce, and given the current challenging job market, many professionals may be considering taking the entrepreneurial plunge for the first time. Here are some tips Regus feels can help professionals make the most of their entrepreneurial business venture.
1. Create A Plan: Set goals, determine where you want to be and the approach you will take to get there. This takes homework – be sure to learn your industry and the players inside and out – this will help identify your target audience, start-up costs and overall objectives. Putting it down on paper makes you accountable. And be ready to alter your plan as business conditions change.
2. Put Yourself Out There: Network, network, network. The key to entrepreneurial success is making you and your company known. Attend networking events and trade shows, use social media, create a blog demonstrating your expertise, and use sites like LinkedIn to build your network. Creating a website with testimonials, case studies and recent work will also provide proof points for potential business clients.
3. Establish A Routine: There is no one looking over your shoulder – it’s important to stay disciplined. Whether you work from home, an office or on the road, stick to a routine that works. Running a start-up and/or freelancing provides you with flexibility and freedom you may have never experienced, so make sure you have the mindset to properly handle it.
4. Equip Yourself: Make sure you have the physical tools to succeed. Beyond having industry expertise, you will need access to technology, a professional workspace and the right equipment to get the job done and done well. For some, a home could be distracting or isolating – take advantage of a flexible office provider and the administrative services they can offer.
5. Aggressively Build Your Brand: Be persistent, learn from your mistakes, and constantly market yourself and your services!
Guillermo – thanks so very much for visiting Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
I really appreciate the fact that you left a few great tips!
I’m very sure these will help a lot of entrepreneurs!
This is something that is done on a city basis. So, in order to find out each business that will be applying for business licenses, you would have to contact each and every city in the United States. This is because there is not a federal database–the federal government does not handle the issuance of business licenses, cities do.
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Thanks Daniella for leaving another great and useful comment on Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
I am sure others can add a lot more but the first two things that come to mind for me are persistence and patience. Any venture you undertake is likely going to require a lot more work then you realize at the start and being persistent will keep you pushing your idea or business forward. Patience is a must as many people get discouraged when they try something new like running their own business and it isn’t an over night success, these things take time to build up.
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Thanks so much Alaina for adding to the discussion and a big thanks for visiting Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
All I want is appreciation. If my husband can say “thank you” for the things I do occasionally I am perfectly content. I think women with self esteem issues or have issues with abandonment would want to be worshipped. It makes them feel loved, wanted, and secure.
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Hey Pam,
That is a great point you bring forth. Thanks so much for adding a more personal dimension to the discussion on Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
I am really thankful that you have this nice post for us and for sure, this is a big help for me and for others…
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Life begins at 40 as they say… So I believe that 40′s are lucky. Thanks for sharing this fantastic article…
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Global competition take’s big place on our society because most of us engage our self in different business contain, Great to know on these site that business”woman” has fulfill a big place in bringing a satisfaction toward’s that there’s more business”man”.
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Great stories to read… I believe that women entrepreneurs at the age of 40 is more wiser and more mature in the business. There are lots of women who become successful at the age of 40 and above. I admire them all… Thank you for sharing these great interviews! I am inspired because of them.
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Thanks a lot Catherine for your feedback and for adding to the conversation.
I really appreciate it a lot!
Thanks also for visiting Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
Thanks for sharing! It’s good to see a website dedicated to us women entrepreneurs. I would rate – passion and having a ‘never give in’ attitude as two of the biggest factors/attitudes to building a successful business.
Monica,
Thanks so much for jumping into the conversation. Indeed – PASSION is important! Thanks a lot for dropping by Women Entrepreneurs HQ!
As a young (25) male member of Generation Y I’d really love to just take a moment to commend you on both this post and this site in general.
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All the bosses I’ve worked for in the past have been strong, independent and intelligent women. I’m glad that your site shines a light on the achievements of such people and the unrivalled contributions that add to their various industries and how they positively affect those learning from their example!
Matt.
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Matt,
Thanks for taking the time to write such an eloquent comment. I appreciate that you took that time. Coming from your perspective, this is quite brilliant.
Indeed, Women Entrepreneurs are breaking new grounds all over the world and that is exciting!