Deadwood, SD: A Small Town’s “Encore Career”
Oregon’s SBDC State Star Reflects on Small Business and Second Acts in the Black Hills

Greetings from from Deadwood, South Dakota! My husband and I are on a month-long road trip, and we were absolutely charmed by this stop-over. Deadwood is an old mining town, but it has totally reinvented itself for the 21st century…which is to say, it has created an inspiring encore career for itself. Today, it’s a Read More …

Just Start Your Encore: Do the Work in 2015! | Happy Holidays from Jackie

The other day I read an article called “5 New Year’s Resolutions Those Over 50 Should Never Make,” and I started to bristle when I read #4. It starts with “Resolve to reinvent yourself”–as in, those over 50 should never resolve to reinvent themselves. As a passionate advocate for the encore movement, I have staked Read More …

Jackie on Ted Sarvata’s Purpose Podcast

Jackie was just featured on Ted Sarvata’s “Purpose Podcast,” which explores purpose and vision as the jumping-off point for having the kind of impact you want to have in your business, your family, and the world.  This was a fantastic conversation; as Ted said, “Jackie Peterson’s purpose is to have every small business be financially Read More …

A Note from Jackie: Do Your Homework!

Well, it finally feels like autumn here in Portland, Oregon: pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at Starbucks, the leaves are turning red and gold…and the rain is pouring down. But I have to admit that I love this season, rain and all. I get that old “back-to-school” feeling. I think back to Read More …

Jackie B. Peterson at the Mercy Corps Northwest Women’s Business Summit!

Join Jackie B. Peterson and Better, Smarter, Richer at the Mercy Corps Northwest Women’s Business Summit on Wednesday June 12th! Hosted by the Women’s Business Center, this wonderful event celebrates the journeys of successful women entrepreneurs in Portland.  Jackie and other industry experts will discuss: • Success and motivation • Overcoming challenges • Available resources Read More …

Upcoming events!

Happy Friday everyone! We hope you’re all set to enjoy your weekend—but if you’re already looking forward to next week, we wanted to let you know about two exciting events. Free Symposium at the PCC CLIMB Center On Tuesday April 9th, Jackie will be presenting a FREE Better Smarter Richer symposium at the Portland Community Read More …

Four Reasons for Baby Boomers to Consider Solopreneurship

This is an exciting week for Better, Smarter, Richer!  We’re thrilled to announce that Jackie B. Peterson is about to head to Chicago to attend this year’s Aging in America Conference, where she’ll share her wisdom for Encore Entrepreneurs. Every year, the annual conference of the American Society on Aging brings together exciting content, new Read More …

Jackie B. Peterson featured in The Oregonian…TWICE!

We’re having a wonderful week here at Better, Smarter, Richer.  Not only was Jackie featured as the keynote speaker at Tuesday’s “Encore Entrepreneur” workshop, which took place at PCC’s Rock Creek Campus, but she made it into The Oregonian…TWICE! The workshop, presented in partnership by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and AARP, was a Read More …

Jackie highlighted on BoomerPDX.com

“Call her a change agent, a fan of success. Call her a professor, a guide through dark waters.  Or call her the author of Better, Smarter, Richer and you’ll be fine.” Who comes to mind when you read this? That’s right: Jackie B. Peterson. BoomerPDX blogger David Gillaspie sang Jackie’s praises on a recent post.  “Think Read More …