Am I too old to start a business?

The average age of an entrepreneur in the UK is 46, and more than a third of businesses are run by people over 50. Entrepreneurship isn’t just for the young; in fact older individuals bring valuable wisdom, experience, and networks to their ventures. Midlife entrepreneurs are often more thoughtful in their approach, focusing on meaningful work rather than just scaling for the sake of it. This conversation will help you: Understand that there is no age limit to starting a business Recognise that previous career experience isn't wasted effort but can be creatively applied to new ventures Focus on what truly matters in your next chapter by keeping what serves your purpose and discarding what doesn't