About Rick Terrien
I am a lifelong entrepreneur with a focus on sustainability. My own business launches that have exceeded 40 years, 20 years, 10 years and five years. I was awarded U.S. Small Business New Product of the Year, as well as Fast Company's Fast 50 (now The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies).
More From Rick Terrien
Growth Strategies
Transitioning Older Workers Into New Opportunities Doesn't Have to Be Hard
Organizations have a responsibility, as well as a clear economic incentive, to support them in their next steps.
Starting a Business
Older Entrepreneurs Should Embrace Working From Home
Making a remote office your core strategy is a path toward exciting new peer-to-peer opportunities.
Starting a Business
Market Optimization Is the Way to Boost Your Late-Career Startup
What's vital in this process is defining your company's mission, goals and values in advance.
Starting a Business
Older Workers Must Be Proactive About Their Future
Rather than simply keep your head above water, take steps right now to build economic resiliency.
The 3-Step Strategy to Help You Determine Your Business Mission, Values and Goals
Doing so quickly is essential to getting your business on track.
Startup Basics
Why Marketing Activities and Tracking Will Help Your Ageless Startup Succeed
Find out how to let the world know what you're doing with these easy-to-follow tips.
Starting a Business
The 2 Systems You Need to Set Up for Startup Success
One involves people; the other, finances. But both are essential to run your business effectively.
Startups
Laying the Groundwork for Your Ageless Startup
Find out what first steps you need to take to maximize potential.
Starting a Business
Starting a Business That People Need
Here's how to determine what problems you can solve to make your new business a success.
Starting a Business
26 Questions to Help You Decide If a Late-in-Life Business Is Right for You
Instead of just asking "Why me?" ask yourself these questions to determine if becoming an entrepreneur after you retire from your job is a smart move for you.
Starting a Business
Slow Down! Why Starting Slow Is the Right Speed for Business Success
Even if you're in the second half of your life and worried about getting your business started quickly, we'll tell you why taking it slow is your best bet.
Startup Basics
The 3-Step Startup Journey
Get each of these steps right, and you just might have a successful business on your hands.