
BusinessWeek: You've worked hard, you've invested well, and now you have the financial means to exit early. While others might be perplexed by the unscheduled blocks of time in retirement, you know exactly what you want to do. For years you squeezed it into the spare hours of your workweek or daydreamed about it at your desk. Now you'd like to turn that hobby or passion into your life's work.
What can go wrong? Just about anything that hampers a startup. Launching a business is never easy: Around half close within four years, according to the Small Business Administration. But it can be especially difficult for early retirees who allow emotions to trump smart decision-making.
Unlike younger entrepreneurs, retirees don't have a long time to recover from a failed business. A money-losing enterprise can eat up savings, force you into debt, and even send you back into the workforce. But intelligent planning can make all the difference between success and stress.
Here are stories of three people who looked at the numbers, planned their exits, and made the transition with ease. Look at THE WINEMAKER, THE BONSAI GROWER, THE BOOKSELLER, THE NOVELIST.
And Now For That Dream Job [BusinessWeek]
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