Hello sir I am 48 yr old and have problems in life from 2013,I lost job in 2013 and after trying for three yr to get job I started educational franchise but due to covid I have close it down .Now last 1.5 yr I am running generic medicines shop but business is not there and I am running with heavy loss .what should I do now

Ans: Dear Mr Dinesh,
It looks like you have been through a lot after getting into business on your own. Your children too are at a critical stage in life which requires funds for higher education in the next few years. The first question to ask yourself is - what is the priority in your life? Is it financial stability for the family esp for the kids? Or is it the pursuit of your business? The second question is - what is the current status of your household finances? Is there enough savings to manage the household, upcoming education expenses, other expenses (travel, medical etc)?
If you are shaky, it may be time for you to consider taking an assignment which offers you a fixed remuneration and also flexibility to work on your idea. You say you were in the field of IT security. Can you consider an assignment which might take 2-3 days per week managing and overseeing the IT security for a company which cannot afford a full-time professional?
You may also want to consider getting incubated in a good healthcare incubator in your city and also apply for a start-up funding grant from the government of India and/or local state government programmes.

Ans: One option would be to look out for job in Food business. Some companies do give credence to entrepreneurship as work experience. Another option would be to do some courses relevant to the area you want to work in and then look for relevant jobs.