Business Accounting
A Chain of Brain-Fitness Stores Gets Big-Time Funding
After a false start, Lindsay Gaskin tweaked her business model and gained the attention of major investors.
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Business Ideas
5 Tips for Boomer-Friendly Retail Design
Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers.
By Jane Porter
Business Ideas
Taking a Gap Year? Go Global
These burned-out professionals decided to use career breaks to tour -- and work -- the world.
Business Ideas
What’s a Gap Year and Why Might You Need One?
More midlifers are reinventing themselves through self-authorized career breaks and reaping the restorative benefits of time off.
Building a Business
How the Serial Entrepreneur Behind Tazo Tea Brews Up Success
Steven Smith built his career around tea, including selling a company to Starbucks for $9 million. Now this serial entrepreneur is succeeding on his own terms.
Buying a Franchise
How Rent-A-Grandma Got Started
For better quality child care, this franchisor turned to those with the most experience.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
Aging Boomers Become a Business Idea Goldmine
The active aging population holds numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill a niche.
Buying a Franchise
Senior Care Franchises Among the Fastest-Growing Systems
With the population aging, home-care outfits move quickly up the list of fastest-growing franchises.
By Jason Daley
Business Accounting
Business-for-Sale Market Ready to Expand
Here's what to expect when preparing your company to be sold.