Boomers are starting businesses

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by bryanblake

It is no surprise that more and more boomers are starting businesses. The baby boomers were a rebellious generation as it is, so starting a business and continuing to march in their own direction only seems like a logical connection. There are also a large number of boomers who have spent decades in the market gaining and developing specific skills that have become extremely valuable in the market place today. They also have grown to the point where many of them have the investments that will allow for them to start their own business. I imagine that the groundwork these folks develop now will be a solid foundation for the next generation to follow.

Hi Bryan,

You're right - many boomers have a natural rebelliousness about them!

I'm slightly younger than the boomer generation, but always respected that boomer rebelliousness! (And I often "wished I was there"... )

Going against convention - being a rebel, in other words - can often be good for business. Entrepreneurs trash convention. They can rub people the wrong way by not being part of the "crowd." Often, they don't first ask "permission" - but go ahead and do it, and others better get out of the way.

Your other points follow, too. It would seem like many boomers would be natural entrepreneurs!

Best wishes,

Dien