Is A New Career Calling?

You may be ready to retire from the job you had, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t want to work. Maybe your dream is to work a little, or a lot, on a new endeavor. Consider some business ideas that capitalize on qualities a mature person can bring to the table – you can find a list at the 2 Young 2 Retire website: http://www.2young2retire.com/retirementbiz.htm

Here are a few career ideas from this wonderful site:

• Antiques/collectibles restoration
• Coach (executive, transition, or career)
• Dog groomer, walker, trainer
• Freelance writer
• Lifestyle entrepreneur (mystery shopper, survey taker, car tester…)
• Bakery (esp. artisan and other specialties)
• Minister
• Motivational speaker
• Professional organizer
• Virtual assistants who work from home

This site also has links to the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), or go there directly if you prefer: http://www.score.org/volunteer.html

Another national source is also ready to help you start, grow and succeed in a new business venture. Find more at the Small Business Administration’s website, http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

Local resources are standing by to help get you up and running if a new business is part of your plan. See these close-to-home options, beginning with the the Starting a Business page of the McHenry County Area Chamber of Commerce website, http://www.mchenrychamber.com

The McHenry County Economic Development Corporation has a wide range of information at their website, http://www.mcedc.com

And visit the Center for Corporate Training and the Illinois Small Business Development at the McHenry County College Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. Phone: (815) 455-8593.