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From writing a business plan to seeking start-up capital, creating your own business can be a daunting task. 

See also: Do you have what it takes to start a small business?

That's why AARP has teamed up with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help Americans over age 50 get the real-world, actionable information they need to start and grow small businesses.

You can review free online resources AARP and the SBA have developed to help 50-plus entrepreneurs launch or grow their own business.

For example, there’s a free online course for 50+ entrepreneurs and the SBA's Self-Assessment Tool, which can help you determine if you're ready to be your own boss.

Another feature, SBA Direct, will bring directly to your desktop the targeted resources you need to start, operate and grow your small business.

Visit aarp.org/startabusiness often to find out about upcoming events and new resources.

To learn more about AARP's alliance with the Small Business Administration, read our news release. And check out this USA Today column on encore careers that mentions the AARP-SBA alliance.

You may also like: How to build a business from scratch.

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