Second Acts
News and Articles About Second Acts
How to Start a Small Business
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These Entrepreneurs Succeeded -- But Only After Failing Once Before
For a second act success, credit lessons learned at early go-arounds.
Take It From The Pros
How These Franchises are Getting a Second Chance
Customers loved these franchises once before. New owners are betting they will again.
Streaming
Redbox Close to Launching Its Second Attempt at a Streaming Service
Redbox Digital will offer streams for purchase or rent, as opposed to Netflix's unlimited model.
Second Acts
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Bedding With a Masculine Bent? This Founder Wants to Reinvent a Category for Men -- Again.
The Tie Bar founder Greg Shugar is hoping to strike lightning twice with his latest upstart, Thread Experiment.
Franchises
How a Retired FedEx Exec Built a Mini Sandwich Empire
Edith Kelly-Green was ready to settle into a retirement when her family convinced her to open a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise.
Run a Better Business
A Jointly Owned Franchise Gives Two Pilots a Second Chance
After John Grassia and David Smith lost their jobs as pilots, they bought an Express Oil Change franchise to supplement their incomes.
Starting a Business
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7 Second-Act Entrepreneurs
These well-known Americans overcame bad times in midlife to reach business fame and fortune.
Starting a Business
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How a Surf Vacation Led to a New Niche in Women's Swimwear
An investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur finds success in a line of bikinis designed to stay on, no matter how rough the surf.
Entrepreneurs
Will Allen's 'Good Food Revolution'
His new autobiography chronicles Allen's unexpected journey from professional basketball player to urban farming pioneer.
Entrepreneurs
Art Entrepreneur Wins $100,000 Pittsburgh Prize
Artist Tess Lojacono talks about winning the "Experienced Dreamers" contest designed to lure middle-aged entrepreneurs to Pittsburgh.
Entrepreneurs
Reinvention 101: 5 Lessons From Robert Downey, Jr.
The 'Avengers' star is a great case study for anyone launching a new venture or attempting a midlife comeback.
Starting a Business
How I Did It: From Defense Contractor to B&B Owner
Here's how a stressed-out executive became an innkeeper -- and why she's glad she made the change.
Entrepreneurs
From Tech Maven to Jane Austen Geek
Sandy Lerner, co-founder of Cisco Systems, spent more than 20 years working on a sequel to 'Pride and Prejudice.'
Entrepreneurs
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Film 'Marigold Hotel' Portrays Reinvention on a Budget
A new film about British expats in India inspires a contest awarding $150,000 and vacations to social entrepreneurs over 50.
