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Develop Leadership Skills Unique coaching cards designed by top management trainer Jon Lavelle. Key management techniques for busy managers »	Recession Proof Finances Dr Ian Fribbance of The Open University offers good advice with his "10 Top Tips to Recession proof your Finances" »	Publish your own Newspaper Technological advances in publishing and printing mean that you could publish your own newspaper »


		“So, you want to be a Consultant . . . ?” With the steady decline in “jobs for life”, and the move to multi-faceted career paths, plus the move towards earlier “retirement” from full-time employment, more and more people in their 50’s and 60’s are attracted to the idea of becoming consultants. Chas Morrison from Business Link Hampshire and Isle of Wight poses the questions you need to ask. Find out more »



‘The Lady Gardener’ Ruth Jenkins is aiming for growing success. After retirement from her managerial post she turned to her lifelong passion for gardening »	The Power of Mentoring Get insightful input for your business from someone with experience from elsewhere in the commercial world »	Age is no Barrier to a New Career Tony Sheridan left his high powered IT job at 50 to study Law with The Open University »



How to Attract Customers ... without selling. Gain that edge over your competitor when his product is as good as yours and his brand is just as powerful »	Homing in on Business Skills In the last 3 years Premier Property Search have been instrumental in the procurement of over £45 million of property »	Accidental Career Success At "50 Plus" John Harrison knew he'd arrived when one day his wife said: "Look at this, we're number one on Google for allotments!" »



Study for free at the OU OpenLearn gives you access to hundreds of Open University courses through a virtual learning environment »	Work your Website Harder In a few short years the web has become a one-stop shop for many of us. But how can you get your website to work well for you »	Jobs for the over 50s SkilledPeople.com have full time employment, part time and charity volunteer jobs for men and women over 50 »

"Be Bold and Adventurous"
In 2003 Bob Squirrell sold up in the UK to start a new business and life in Cyprus. More »

Inspiration in Times of Trouble
Some people are overwhelmed by difficulty but Roseline Ndoro is building her dream. More »

Creative Thinker
Returning to the UK from Australia with an Art Therapy Masters Degree and determination. More »

Giving Something Back
A former company director enjoys her new role helping young children to read at a local school. More »

What Value your Experience?
VSO are looking for skilled professionals from education, health, business and management. More »

Volunteer for a Project
Work on environmental projects, the arts, in hospitals, help with animal welfare. More »

The Web has changed the rules
"The New Rules of Marketing & PR" tells how to use news releases, blogs, podcasting, viral marketing and online media to reach buyers. By
David Meerman Scott

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"Marketing to the Social Web"
Discover how to communicate with your customers rather than
at them using social media with examples such as
MySpace,
YouTube, blogs.
By Larry Weber

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Business and Work for Over 50s Men and Women

Over 50s Entrepreneurs, New Beginnings for Inspired Older People

Are you in your 50s or 60s and thinking of starting a new career, a new business, a new life as a volunteer? GiddyLimits online magazine is packed with ideas, information and plenty of inspiration for budding over 50s entrepreneurs or those just wanting a change. We have advice from experts and stories from men and women in their 50s and 60s who followed their dream.

GiddyLimits is an online magazine for men and women over 50. You may be looking for a late career challenge or change, thinking of starting your own business, downsizing and putting something back by volunteering. We have articles about becoming a consultant, mentoring, publishing your own newspaper, people who have started something new over 50.

business and work ideas for over fifties and over sixties