You may be surprised to hear a quotation from Tim Kane, an economist at the Kaufmann Foundation, a leading think tank for entrepreneurism: "People in the older age brackets are much more likely to successfully start companies than young people".
Take that Gen X!
Our age may sometimes get in the way of keeping a corporate job, but our unique blend of hard-won experience, mature discipline and access to start-up capital gives us an edge when it comes to starting our own businesses.
In our currently very turbulent economic situation, many Americans are searching for a guiding light to what lays ahead. it is interesting that a September 2008 survey by the Kaufmann Foundation revealed that 70% of respondents agreed that success and health of our economey depends upon the success of entrepreneurs.
And, since those of us in the 55-62 age range have been the fastest growing group of new entrepreneurs in the U.S. for the past four years, this increasingly means that BOOMER ENTREPRENEURS in particular will help lead our economy to better days.
So, I hope that a smile crosses your face when you reflect upon the fact that the big guys may not want to hire us after age 50, but boy they sure love to buy from our businesses!
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