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The Remote Work Boom Includes You
Remote jobs arenât just for 20-somethings in startups or digital nomads working from beachside cafĂŠs. In 2025, retirees and near-retirees are becoming one of the fastest-growing groups entering the remote workforce, and for good reason.
Many 55+ professional...
Why Getting Your First Customers is the Real Win
Every business has to start somewhereâand for retiree entrepreneurs, that âsomewhereâ is often a blend of excitement and hesitation.
The most common fear?
âWhat if no one buys?â
That fear can be paralyzing. But the truth is, your first few c...
Why Legal and Tax Planning Matters for Retiree Entrepreneurs
Starting a business in retirement isn't just about passionâitâs also about protecting what youâve built.
Legal and tax planning may not be the most exciting part of launching your second act, but itâs one of the most important. The...
Why Simplicity Wins for Retiree Business Plans
Forget everything you've heard about business plans needing to be 30 pages long, packed with spreadsheets, or written like a grad school thesis. That's not the retiree wayâand itâs not what you need.
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Why You Must Validate Before You Launch
Retirees have a secret advantage in business: theyâve already learned not to waste time on things that donât work.
And yet, too many encore entrepreneurs skip one of the most important stepsâvalidating the business idea before jumping in. They invest i...
Retirement isnât what it used to beâand neither is work.
More than ever, retirees are choosing to start businesses that align with their passions, values, and lifestyle goals. Some want extra income. Others want structure, purpose, or a way to stay mentally sharp and socially connected. Whate...
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âď¸ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.
He founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.
His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!
