Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement

Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement

Author: N. Sappleton

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-04-16

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1137398396

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This book presents a collection of nine studies which contribute to a more robust and richer understanding of entrepreneurship, self-employment and retirement in a diversity of settings, including the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the US, by drawing on both qualitative and quantitative data.


Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Aging

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Aging

Author: Mikaela Backman

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019-12-27

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1788116216

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Many developed countries are facing a demographic change with an increasing share of older individuals, yet little is known about how older workers will impact regional and national economies in terms of labor market dynamics. This Handbook deals with the important and emerging field of entrepreneurship among this group and focuses on the behavioral perspectives of this phenomenon; on innovation, dynamics and performance; and the ways entrepreneurship among the elderly looks within different countries.


Elderly Entrepreneurship in an Aging Us Economy

Elderly Entrepreneurship in an Aging Us Economy

Author: Ting Zhang

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9812814507

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The study of elderly entrepreneurship and its potential impact on labor, Social Security funds and regional economic growth is of significant importance, particularly for the US economy where population aging coincidentally intersects with the economic shift to a OC knowledge economyOCO. On the one hand, aging, combined with a declining average retirement age, is expected to result in labor force shortages and Social Security fund exhaustion; yet on the other hand, the OC knowledge economyOCO could elevate the value of elderly human capital as the OC knowledge economyOCO is less physically demanding and more human-capital- and knowledge-based.Building on the utility maximization theory, economic growth theories and social theories of aging, this timely book addresses the old-age effect on entrepreneurial propensity; the sources of seniors'' entrepreneurship, including the social and policy variables affecting seniors'' entrepreneurship; and the economic, fiscal and labor impacts of elderly entrepreneurship.


The 250 Questions Every Self-Employed Person Should Ask

The 250 Questions Every Self-Employed Person Should Ask

Author: Mary Mihaly

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-12-18

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1440512957

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I want to be my own boss. I never want to punch another timeclock. I want to follow my own dream. Each year, millions of Americans choose the path of self-employment—whether as freelancers, consultants, or microbusiness owners. And every year, they encounter pitfalls and detours along the way. When they have questions, where can they turn? This book answers 250 of the most critical questions about short- and long-term success, such as: What are the specific tax benefits of being self-employed? What kind of insurance coverage do I need for a home-based business? What's a domain name, and where can I get one? When should I hire employees? Planning is key to any self-employment arrangement. Accomplished freelancer Mary Mihaly calls on fifteen-plus years of experience to present the questions that you might not even know to ask--the ones that will set you up for success. With this book by your side, you can find happiness in your true calling.


Bridge Employment

Bridge Employment

Author: Carlos-María Alcover

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-16

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 113409499X

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With the long-term trend toward earlier retirement slowing, and the majority of older workers remaining in employment up to and beyond statutory retirement age, it is increasingly important that we understand how to react to these changes. Bridge employment patterns and activities have changed greatly over the past decade, yet there is little information about the benefits of the various different forms this can take, both for employees and employers. This comparative international collection provides the first comprehensive summary of the literature on bridge employment, bringing together experiences from Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan. It identifies the opportunities, barriers and gaps in knowledge and practice, whilst offering recommendations on how organisations and individuals can cope with future challenges in aging and work. Written by international experts in the field, each chapter also makes substantive and contextualized suggestions for public policy and organizational decision-makers, providing them with a roadmap to implement and integrate bridge employment into policies and practices designed to prolong working life - a priority for workers, organizations and societies in the coming decades. This unique research handbook will be useful to a wide range of readers with an interest in the new concept of bridge employment and the extension of working life, and of interest to researchers and practitioners in organizational behavior, labor market analysis, human resource management, career development/counselling, occupational health, social economy and public policy administration


Self-Employment as Precarious Work

Self-Employment as Precarious Work

Author: Wieteke Conen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1788115031

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Since the 1970s the long term decline in self-employment has slowed – and even reversed in some countries – and the prospect of ‘being your own boss’ is increasingly topical in the discourse of both the general public and within academia. Traditionally, self-employment has been associated with independent entrepreneurship, but increasingly it has become a form of precarious work. This book utilises evidence-based information to address both the current and future challenges of this trend as the nature of self-employment changes, as well as to demonstrate where, when and why self-employment has emerged as precarious work in Europe.


Money-Smart Solopreneur

Money-Smart Solopreneur

Author: Laura D. Adams

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1613084331

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Build Your Business and Your Financial Future As a solopreneur, you can reinvent the way you work with much more freedom, fun, and financial security. There’s never been a better time to earn more money by starting a full- or part-time solo venture. But being your own boss can be a challenge or feel scary when you don’t have a roadmap. In Money-Smart Solopreneur, Laura D. Adams answers questions every aspiring and new entrepreneur has about creating a business and building a secure financial future. It's a complete guide for what to do, critical mistakes to avoid, and how to start a solo business without taking too much risk. You'll get answers to these common questions: Can I get started without any filings or paperwork? Do I need a business bank account? How can I budget and reach goals with an irregular income? What business entity is best? When should I incorporate? How do I protect my intellectual property? When do I need an accountant? How can I figure out how much to charge clients? What tax deadlines am I required to meet? Do I need a business license? When should I leave my day job? Which tools are worth paying for? No matter if you're a freelancer, independent contractor, or side-hustler in the on-demand economy, you'll get essential knowledge, tools, and inspiration to live a successful solopreneur life. Laura D. Adams demystifies how to start and build any solo or small business. She covers legal, financial, and tax issues you must know to stay out of trouble. Her upbeat tone and approach for managing variable income, using an automatic money system, and creating a self-employed benefits package are just a few gems you'll discover. Laura's smart tips and chapter exercises include refreshing strategies for earning more, managing the unexpected, and reaching financial goals. You'll come away empowered to build your full- or part-time solo business and create long-lasting financial security. After reading Money-Smart Solopreneur, you'll be able to: Earn full- or part-time self-employed income with confidence. Refine your business and brand vision. Evaluate the pros and cons of working as a solopreneur. Create a strategy to exit a day job by building a business on the side. Turbocharge your productivity using pro tips. Create a financial safety net and leapfrog to the life you want. Organize and legally protect your business using simple techniques. Set higher rates, create better proposals, and negotiate wisely. Save money by operating a home-based business. Set up an automatic money system to achieve goals and build wealth.


Dynamics of Self-employment Among Older Workers

Dynamics of Self-employment Among Older Workers

Author: Janice Tupper

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781633218239

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Baby boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1964, are entering their retirement years. Since rates of self-employment rise with age, a disproportionate share of the self-employed is composed of middle aged or older workers. Some of these workers have been self-employed for much or all of their working lives while others have transitioned to self-employment later in their careers, often as a way of moving into retirement. Future predictions of baby boomers as a key catalyst for small business growth in the next decade and beyond have tended to neglect an important trend. The self-employment rate among those nearing retirement (defined as individuals aged 55-64) has dropped substantially in the past 20 years. This book addresses questions about this decline, and discusses the self-employment transitions among the older American workers with career jobs.