RETIREMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Comprehensive guidance for retirees on launching second-act businesses - covering validation, planning, and sustainable growth

Why Retirement is the Perfect Time to Launch a Business.  Retirement isn't the end - it's a wide-open door to something new. For a growing number of Americans, that "something" is entrepreneurship...

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New to business? Learn proven, low-stress strategies to get your first 10 customers as a retiree entrepreneur using your network and experience. 

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Starting a business in retirement? Learn the legal steps, tax issues, and entity choices to protect your income, benefits, and peace of mind. 

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Learn how to create a clear, one-page retirement business plan tailored for your second act. Perfect for 55+ entrepreneurs seeking focus, direction, and simplicity. 

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Explore the best franchises for retirees in 2025—from low-cost to semi-absentee models. Discover options that offer flexibility, income, and lifestyle balance.

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Learn how to start consulting after retirement. Discover part-time, remote-friendly consulting options to turn your expertise into purpose and profit.
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Ready to start a business after retirement? This step-by-step guide shows how to launch a simple, flexible business that aligns with your purpose and lifestyle.

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Not sure if your business idea will work? Learn how to validate your idea quickly and affordably with real-world methods tailored for retiree entrepreneurs. 

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Looking for the best retirement business ideas? Explore 10 simple, flexible second-act businesses perfect for retirees in 2025 with lifestyle and income fit. 

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✍️ 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!