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If you think that starting your own business is something that’s reserved for young adults who are fresh out of school or particularly tech savvy, think again. The average age of small business owners in the U.S. is just over 50 years old, and 57 percent of all business owners are this age or older, according to a recent survey from Guidant Financial/Lending Club.