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Any support for disabled wanting to start own business??

Is there any help available for mentally disabled who wants to return to work as self employed/own business?

Ant info, web addresses and ideas welcome.
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  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    If on ESA, (or IB), there is 'permitted work' - which may be helpful in easing into the world of work.
  • Brassedoff
    Brassedoff Posts: 1,217 Forumite
    How old are you as the Princes Trust helps under 24's.

    There are various local authority schemes nationwide. You need a full business plan with the P&L, cash flow plus set target points.

    I would recommend you speak to your local Chamber of Commerce as they have a wealth of information and can help with respect to putting the above together.

    PM me if you need anything else as I used to be a business Angel before my disability.

    Good luck.
  • p999j
    p999j Posts: 185 Forumite
    I would suggest your local Council for Voluntary Organisations-seems a bit strange but the folk at these places know all the networks and options, at least where I live, they do!

    Some options for advice/finance may be:
    http://www.disabilitymeansbusiness.com/
    http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_5557267_small-business-grants-disabled-people.html
    This document in particular seems useful (although it is in draft form and a bit out of date http://www.adp.org.uk/downloads/Being%20Self%20Employed.pdf

    and It might be worth joining the ADP http://www.adp.org.uk/business.php For £1.50 you can get an easy read pack from them on how to set up a business.

    Good luck!:)
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