Whenever you go through a major structural change within society or the economy … opportunities will always emerge.
But you’ll find that Baby Boomers won’t be retiring — well, not in the conventional sense. Most will leave their long-time employment, to establish some type of small consultancy business.
In the past, many well-known firms simply evolved as a result of one generation following the next into the family business.
Invariably, sons (and even daughters) left school to join their parent’s firm. It was a handy way to ensure easy succession; and stood Australia in good stead throughout the 1900s. [Read more…]