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Dear New Orleans Job Guru, “I have recently retired from my full-time position. I would like to create a business that caters to the needs of seniors. What I will bring to this business is my life experience, education, and work experience. I am realizing that I will have to invest in advertising, business cards, etc. for this business. I read that it is important to create an LLC.” — Dana F., River Ridge, LA
Grant Cooper
Dear Dana, In terms of the timing and location in launching a small business as you retire from your regular job, you’re right on target. Also, it might surprise you to know that entrepreneurs between the ages of 55 and 64 now make up the largest percentage of new business.
As far as your goal of launching a business that serves the senior market, you are also aligned with the demographic wave. Current statistics reveal that 76.1 million baby boomers are turning 50 at a rate of 3 to 4 million a year, with about 10,000 of the older boomers turning 59 every day. According to the Pew Research Center, by 2030, 18% of the population will be 65 or older. As the nation’s population ages, millions of potential customers will need the services and products you and other entrepreneurs can provide. As you may know, small businesses are essential to our nation’s economy, creating jobs and opportunity. First-time business owners, like you, can take advantage of resources provided by local governments and organizations such as SCORE (www.score.org), a nonprofit organization that guides entrepreneurs. You can also consult area Small Business Development Centers, your Chamber of Commerce, and specialty websites like www.SeniorEntrepreneurWorks.org, dedicated to helping seniors tap into resources available to start a business. In terms of creating an LLC, you should consult an attorney. If prepared correctly, an LLC or other legal entity may help to protect your home and personal assets in the event the business is sued. However, there are exceptions and an attorney can explain this to you. If you need a small business start-up loan, remember that no one will lend you start-up money simply based on a good business idea and your enthusiasm. First, you must have good credit. Second, you should have a detailed business plan that covers everything, including your biographical profile, an executive summary of your project, marketing plans, capitalization needs, site selection, cost factors, breakeven analysis, and in-depth business research. I just completed a business plan for a client opening a new restaurant in Uptown New Orleans. Finally, you must have collateral. You may ask why you should need collateral if the idea is great and you are a proven winner in your career. The simple answer is that most small businesses don’t make it, with failure rates as high as 85% in the first year. According to one study, here are the 10 most important reasons that small businesses fail:
New Orleans Job Guru is New Orleans native Grant Cooper. President of Strategic Résumés®, Grant has ranked in the Top 2% of 340 LinkedIn National Résumé Writing Experts worldwide, and has assisted the U.S. Air Force, Kinko’s, the Louisiana Dept. of Labor, the City of New Orleans, NFL/NBA players & coaches, as well as universities, regional banks, celebrities, and corporations.
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BU Growers, Bay City, TX, has 2 positions for rice; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/hr; threefourths work period guaranteed from 7/2/14 – 5/2/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX6945735 or call 225-342-2917.
RESTAURANT/HOTEL/BAR Miyako Sushi Bar & Hibachi
Now Hiring: Host/Hostess & Servers. Apply in person, 11-2:30pm or 5-9pm, 1403 St. Charles Ave., NOLA
* SERVERS AND GREETERS *
We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly-motivated individuals to join our service staff! **Please arrive in business attire to apply in person Monday-Friday between 3 and 4:30.
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F&F Companies, Searcy, AR, has 4 positions for sod peas, strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, beans; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $9.87/ hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 5/29/14 – 12/10/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 882369 or call 225-334-2917.
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Charles Burress, Moro, AR, has 2 positions for grain, rice & soybeans; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $9.87/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 6/21/14 – 12/1/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 882396 or call 225-342-2917.
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Experienced Sous Chefs (min. 2 yrs. Sous experience) Maintenance Mechanic
Email resume: hr@neworleans-food.com POSITIONS WANTED DEL FUEGO TAQUERIA HIRING
I AM LOOKING FOR WORK!
Fun, upbeat Mexican restaurant on Magazine Street is looking for team members dedicated to providing exceptional food & service. PT/FT, Cooks, wait staff, bartenders, dishwashers, baker, hosts. Please email resumes with references to jobs@ delfuegotaqueria.com
I am a Certified Cross Trained Aide! II do menus, exercise, etc. If I can be of any service please call me, Joanie at (504) 891-4275, if no answer, please leave message. To Advertise in
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MUSIC/MUSICIANS Louisiana Red Hot Records
Bookkeeper/Executive Asst., PT/FT, $20-45K Email resume to: louisianaredhotrecords@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL Technical Support Specialists
(Multiple openings) needed in Harahan, LA to provide customer service; interact w/customers & account mgrs to provide info & engg technical assist. in response to inquiries about products & services; dispatch Sales Engrs to field as needed; remotely perform technical evaluations of conveyor systems & make recs; remotely troubleshoot & correct problems w/conveyor system install or applics; determine logistics support reqmnts; provide detailed assessment of work completed inclg applic/dsgn review & engg analysis. Must have BS in Mech Engg; knowl of modular conveyor belt technology, inclg: technical terms; gearboxes & motors; iDrive system; automotive conveyor systems; field work; assembly & disassembly; friction & thermal expansion/contraction. Send CV & cover letter to Franck LaBiche, Human Resources Director at Intralox, LLC, 200 Laitram Ln, Harahan, LA 70123 w/ in 30 days & refer to Job #12025.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE GREEN PROJECT OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF REUSE IN NEW ORLEANS
The Green Project seeks a leader with passion for reuse, re-purpose, and recycling to lead the organization to continued growth. Candidates must show experience with organizational leadership, financial acumen, and be willing to get dirty when necessary. Send resume to: gpexecdirector@ gmail.com
VOLUNTEER
Offers Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill & their families. Services include: friendly visits to patients & their families, provide rest time to caretaker, bereavement & office assistance. School service hours avail.
Call Volunteer Coordinator @ 504-818-2723 #3006
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• Lack of experience, insufficient capital, poor location, poor inventory management, over-investment in fixed assets, poor credit arrangements, personal use of business funds, unexpected growth, competition, and low sales.
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