‘Still some fuel in the tank’: the perks and perils of launching a business after 60

<p>Growing numbers of older people are creating enterprises in everything from baking to biodiversity – but does the freedom make up for the graft?</p><p>Kari Johnston felt ready to retire after 45 years in nursing when, at 63 years old, she decided to launch her own business – a professional decluttering and organising service.</p><p>She had read about decluttering and, fascinated, quickly created a website and advertised. Her first clients were friends. Three-and-a-half years later, Johnston, from St Monans in Fife, is now fully retired from nursing, and feels delighted with the success of her <a href="https://theorganisedbird.com/">new venture</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/apr/30/still-some-fuel-in-the-tank-the-perks-and-perils-of-launching-a-business-after-60">Continue reading...</a>