Grey Army business resources

If you're considering setting up your own business and require assistance please check the websites below for more information:

Becoming self-employed if you are over 50 (Government Website) click here

Prime Initiative is a national organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 set up in business. To find out more click here

Setting up your own business is not for you?

If you're interested in working but setting up or running your own business is not for you, we have listed some websites that assist people 50 plus gain employment.

Careers at 50+ from monster.com provides online resources for people over 50 wanting to remain in the work force. Click on the red links below to read the articles:

in my prime: for mature people rethinking their lives

in my prime is an organisation established to help, inspire and support people in the 45-70 year age group to:

Identify appropriate ways to maximise their potential in every area of their lives
Re-examine themselves and their goals
Develop new interests - whether work or leisure, including business startups
Sustain the confidence to make changes
Really enjoy this stage in life, now and well into the future

They advise employers and advisory bodies on how to look more creatively at ways of better managing and retaining/recruiting older workers, taking an innovative approach to benefiting from employing older people in light of the new Age Discrimination legislation.

Also, they run seminars and workshops and have a regular free newsletter highlighting issues of interest.

For more details visit in my prime

TAEN - The Age and Employment Network helps to promote an effective job market which works for people in mid and later life, for employers and for the economy. They work with individuals looking for senior employment or who want to change direction, develop their careers or undertake training. For more information visit TAEN

The Dinosaur Exchange act as an intermediary between the retired with the experience, the Dinosaurs, and the companies who need them, the Dinosaur Hunters. Click here to visit the Dinosaur Exchange and post your CV for free.

Prime50plus specialises in mature recruitment, and their focus is 'Putting Experience to Work'. To find the right job for you click here

New Deal 50 plus is a programme for people aged 50 or over who have been out of work and claiming benefits for at least six months.

Personal advice and support to find a job
£1,500 in-work Training Grant
Access to financial support when you're in work, paid as part of the Working Tax Credit

To find out more New Deal 50 plus click here

Age Discrimination laws came into effect on 1st October 2006. If you believe you have suffered from age discrimation or would like more information visit:

Age Legislation UK - Employment Equality Regulations and Age Discrimination

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