People Are living and much healthier now than in decades past, and because of this many are seeking new challenges ; starting and operating a business is a way to active physically and mentally. Older people also have a proverbial ace up their sleeves when it comes to starting a business and selling service : a lifetime of knowledge and experience that can only be acquired by spending lots of time on this planet. Because of the value of these skills, many people are willing to pay big bucks for them. This is why many people who are reaching or have reached retirement age have chosen to start a consulting business selling their experiences, knowledge and skills for the benefit of their clients.