Second Acts

Building a Business

‘Good Isn’t Enough’: He Turned a Company on the Brink of Collapse Into a $100 Million Brand. Here Is His Best Advice for Giving Your Business a Second Chance.

Brad Charron, CEO and "Re-Founder" of ALOHA, explains the moves he made to help this plant-based protein company finally thrive.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Joe Biden’s Job Is Finished, Now What? Lessons and Cautionary Tales About Life After Power From Former Presidents.

By Dan Bova

Business News

An 81-Year-Old Morning Radio Host Says He Was Fired After Working at the Station For More Than 30 Years

By Erin Davis

Business Ideas

This Founder Just Launched a Company That’s Giving Tea a Much-Needed Makeover for the 21st Century: ‘Tea Is for Entrepreneurs. Coffee Is Corporate America’s Drink.’

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

This Nonprofit Uses a Shark Tank-Like Contest to Help Prisoners Become Entrepreneurs

Defy Ventures challenges convicted criminals to become CEO of their new life from behind bars.

Building a Business

An Ex-NBA Player Offers 3 Tips for Entrepreneurs Preparing for Their Second Act

'Ball don't lie.' This former Cleveland Cavalier is going to tell you how a well-known basketball term applies to your life.

By Dahntay Jones

Building a Business

Taking On An Existing Business? Take This Advice To Heart.

Don't prove too much, too soon.

By Andrew Parks

Building a Business

These Entrepreneurs Succeeded — But Only After Failing Once Before

For a second act success, credit lessons learned at early go-arounds.

By Michelle Goodman

Business Branding

How These Franchises are Getting a Second Chance

Customers loved these franchises once before. New owners are betting they will again.

By Jason Daley

Business News

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.

By David Murphy

Thought Leaders

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.

By Geoff Weiss

Buying a Franchise

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.

By Jason Daley

Buying a Franchise

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.

By Jason Daley

Thought Leaders

7 Second-Act Entrepreneurs

These well-known Americans overcame bad times in midlife to reach business fame and fortune.

By Michelle V. Rafter

Building a Business

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.

By Margaret Littman

Business Operations & Logistics

Will Allen’s ‘Good Food Revolution’

His new autobiography chronicles Allen's unexpected journey from professional basketball player to urban farming pioneer.

By Jeanette Hurt

Thought Leaders

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.

By Patrick J. Kiger

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.

By Patrick J. Kiger

Business Accounting

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.

By Elizabeth Pope

Thought Leaders

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.'

By Jane Ganahl

Thought Leaders

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.

By Michelle V. Rafter

Building a Business

Want to Simplify Life? Dare to Think Tiny

Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. founder Jay Shafer is an evangelist for the updated small-is-beautiful movement.

By Patrick J. Kiger

Tech

10 Workplace Trends to Watch in 2012

Keep up with the ever changing American workplace with these 10 trends.

By Michelle V. Rafter

Building a Business

‘Pursuit of Happyness’: Chris Gardner on Reinventing Yourself

The star of a real-life rags-to-riches tale shares advice for people struggling through a midlife career transition.

By Michelle V. Rafter

Building a Business

Vintage Clothing Business Thrives in a Mad Men World

How a chef turned her love of retro fashions into a new career.

By Melinda Fulmer

Building a Business

Business Ideas for Military Veterans

Many veterans have made successful transitions from the service to business ownership. Here are a few options to consider.

Building a Business

Late Bloomers

These entrepreneurs are tapping a lifetime of experiences in their businesses.