October 8, 2008 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has unveiled a new Web site geared to the 50-plus entrepreneur, providing useful information, links and resources vital to starting, growing and expanding a small business. 

The new site, www.sba.gov/50plusentrepreneur, features interactive information and links to help 50-plus entrepreneurs consider the benefits and rewards of business ownership, and to help them make informed choices about business ownership.

Components of the new site include a self-assessment feature to help aspiring entrepreneurs determine their business readiness, information on borrowing and credit, and inspirational success stories from baby boomer entrepreneurs. The site willalso  help users evaluate the reasons for business ownership after age 50, the risks involved, and how to devise a plan of action at every phase of business development. 

As baby boomers consider career and lifestyle shifts that extend beyond their work careers, tapping into the world of business ownership can allow them to leverage their flexibility, know-  how and business acumen to go into business for themselves. Many have already joined the ranks of the nation's self- employed and small business owners.