Second acts
BY Jason Daley
Edith Kelly-Green was ready to settle into a retirement when her family convinced her to open a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise. A Jointly Owned Franchise Gives Two Pilots a Second Chance
BY Jason Daley
After John Grassia and David Smith lost their jobs as pilots, they bought an Express Oil Change franchise to supplement their incomes. 7 Second-Act Entrepreneurs
BY Michelle V. Rafter
These well-known Americans overcame bad times in midlife to reach business fame and fortune. How a Surf Vacation Led to a New Niche in Women's Swimwear
BY Margaret Littman
An investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur finds success in a line of bikinis designed to stay on, no matter how rough the surf. Will Allen's 'Good Food Revolution'
BY Jeanette Hurt
His new autobiography chronicles Allen's unexpected journey from professional basketball player to urban farming pioneer. Art Entrepreneur Wins $100,000 Pittsburgh Prize
BY Patrick J. Kiger
Artist Tess Lojacono talks about winning the "Experienced Dreamers" contest designed to lure middle-aged entrepreneurs to Pittsburgh. Reinvention 101: 5 Lessons From Robert Downey, Jr.
BY Patrick J. Kiger
The 'Avengers' star is a great case study for anyone launching a new venture or attempting a midlife comeback. How I Did It: From Defense Contractor to B&B Owner
BY Elizabeth Pope
Here's how a stressed-out executive became an innkeeper -- and why she's glad she made the change. From Tech Maven to Jane Austen Geek
BY Jane Ganahl
Sandy Lerner, co-founder of Cisco Systems, spent more than 20 years working on a sequel to 'Pride and Prejudice.' Film 'Marigold Hotel' Portrays Reinvention on a Budget
BY Michelle V. Rafter
A new film about British expats in India inspires a contest awarding $150,000 and vacations to social entrepreneurs over 50. Want to Simplify Life? Dare to Think Tiny
BY Patrick J. Kiger
Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. founder Jay Shafer is an evangelist for the updated small-is-beautiful movement. 10 Workplace Trends to Watch in 2012
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Keep up with the ever changing American workplace with these 10 trends. 'Pursuit of Happyness': Chris Gardner on Reinventing Yourself
BY Michelle V. Rafter
The star of a real-life rags-to-riches tale shares advice for people struggling through a midlife career transition. Vintage Clothing Business Thrives in a Mad Men World
BY Melinda Fulmer
How a chef turned her love of retro fashions into a new career. Business Ideas for Military Veterans
Many veterans have made successful transitions from the service to business ownership. Here are a few options to consider. 
