One of the things I learned early on was to not be afraid to ask for help or to ask for advice. We did a lot of that. -Jan Erickson
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In June, Next Avenue noted that the Center for Productive Longevity in Boulder, Colo., had launched the Inspirational Life Stories contest and the Later-Life Entrepreneurship Success Stories contest for people 50 and older. The nonprofit, which showcases the value of the 55-plus crowd, just announced its contest winners. The Most Inspirational Life Story essay by Barbara M. Traynor of Slingerlands, N.Y. details her journey across the country to start a new career of giving back.
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This document details the requirements for forming a not-for-profit organization in Connecticut.
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS IN CONNECTICUT
FORMING A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND
Forming a not-for-profit organization is allowed under Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue code and must follow some strict guidelines. There are two general categories of not-for-profits:
Broward SCORE together with the SBA and supported by AARP held Entrepreneur Encore Mentor Day on October 2, 2012 at Nova Southeastern University. The event was targeted at assisting people over age 50 who were looking to start a second career as entrepreneurs with their own businesses.
The event consisted of a presentation about what services SCORE, the SBA & AARP could provide to aid entrepreneurs with either starting a business or growing one if they had already started.
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Like most things in life, finding a mentor is a process. The right chemistry takes some trial and error. And there's no law that says you can only have one. Remember, you aren't looking for yes-men and -women, who support you no matter what. You want them to believe in your mission, but you need to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly. No lip-gloss.
Read on to find out tips for finding the mentor that's right for you.
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Corporate downsizing, a tough job market and the desire for independence have pushed a growing number of Arizonans in their 50s and 60s to start their own businesses. They include a former mortgage broker who recently opened an archery club, an ex-flight attendant who became a financial planner, a former retail developer who now teaches tai chi to seniors and a retired Xerox Corp. executive who runs a document-scanning firm that employs developmentally disabled workers.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will team up Oct. 2 to host the first National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day. The event is targeted at entrepreneurs over the age of 50 to match these “encore entrepreneurs” with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and assistance. To find a local event near you go to www.sba.gov/mentorday.
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555 Amory Street
Boston
MA
02130
United States
How SCORE Helped
Our experience with SCORE has significantly exceeded our expectations. From our first meeting, it was clear our SCORE counselors share so much more than just business advice. They provide an invaluable perspective about our ideas and execution, providing valuable advice and asking the tough questions that no one else will. Most importantly, they inspire and encourage us, giving us the confidence to make the hard decisions and take the important risks that every small business must to succeed. We are grateful for their time, value our relationship with them, and are honored to work with them. They have made a tremendous impact on us personally and on the strength of the company.
Originally I wanted to start a T-Shirt printing business, but was also interested in using my Psychotherapy skills. Using the skills that my SCORE counselor gave me, I was able to use both my art and my Psychotherapy training to establish my Point of Change Counseling company. I have been in this new direction for my career and am loving it.
Thank you SCORE
4965 SW 91st Terr. Suite A
Gainesville
FL
32608
United States
My Successes
I am in the career that really suits me. Helping people with both my counseling skills and my art. My practice is successful.
What's Great About My Mentor?
My Mentor was great. He was kind, helped me with my business plan and record keeping and led me to make good decisions. While I did not stay with the business idea I had originally, the transition to my current Private Practice is both enjoyable and rewarding.
How SCORE Helped
About five years ago, I made an appointment and met with one of your associates. He was extremely helpful in explaining how to formulate a business plan. I felt very comfortable asking questions, and my questions were always answered helpfully and with respect. I am now the sole proprieter of a psychotherapy private practice here in Gainesville. I owe a thank you to SCORE for getting me pointed in the right direction. I would highly reccommend SCORE's services!
Julia H. Robbins, LCSW
poccounseling @poccounseling.com
Education
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice
How SCORE Helped
Founded on October 9th, 2010, Link Coworking is a membership club located in central Austin that brings people together who share the need for a place to conduct their business in an interactive space.
Members choose to work from Link not only because it provides them with a comfortable work environment and boosts their productivity, but also because they gain a new community of coworkers and the ability to network with people in many different industries.
After the success of Link Coworking, Liz Elam decided to open a second space, Link Too. While Link Too is founded on the same principles of Link Coworking, it is a little bit different from the original space. Link Too is more geared toward people who desire a more quiet workspace.
Elam realized that there was a trend toward dedicated desk space in coworking, and she was starting to lose members because she doesn’t offer it. So, when creating Link Too she decided to include dedicated desk space, private offices, and phone booths. Link Too also offers members 24x7 access, whereas the original Link closes at 6:00 pm every day.
Link Coworking Wins 2012 Sam's Club Contest
In collaboration with SCORE, Sam's Club Giving Program recognizes 102 businesses every year and awards them a $1000 gift card to help purchase merchandise necessary for growth. Recipients are also given travel and access to a two-day "High Speed Growth Seminar" aimed to help businesses across the nation reach success. Liz Elam was chosen as one of the 2012 winners. Congratulations Liz!
How Austin SCORE Helped
Link Coworking has been a client of Austin SCORE since 2008. The mentors at SCORE have guided her from the beginning and now into this next level of growth. Liz Elam, the curator of Link Coworking says “I don’t know what I would have done without SCORE. I would recommend SCORE to anyone starting a business or looking to take their business to the next level.”
Liz Elam - Austin, TX
Business: Link Coworking
Started: 2010
www.linkcoworking.com
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