Work or Start a Business With Plants, Nature and the Environment
It's common for retirees to embrace nature in retirement. For some, that passion for nature, plants and the environment leads to work or starting a business. Here are stories of people who recreated their lifes in a whole new way around a passion for nature and the environment. Passion for Sustainability Leads to Retirement Work Gina’s began Mrs. Green’s World as she was learning more … [Read more...]
People Who Made a Difference in Retirement
Ed Note: What to do in retirement is a question being asked by baby boomers as they approach normal retirement age. John M. Darch is an example of people who made a difference in retirement. Doi Chaang Coffee Company When I read that you were looking for Retiree's who found a purpose and passion in retirement my mind automatically went to John M. Darch. Mr. Darch was involved in the … [Read more...]
Social Entrepreneurship: The New Face of Business
There's a quiet revolution going on in the world of business called social entrepreneurship. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that 81% of business executives now believe that "corporate citizenship" should be a priority, and 75% report their businesses are actively involved in bettering their communities. But isn't the purpose of business to make a profit? Aren't businesses … [Read more...]