Thinking of working for yourself?

How would you like to work from a location that’s convenient for  you and hours that suit as well?  Self-employment is an option for disabled people that can often be very liberating as well as a chance to reinvent your career. Why disability shouldn’t stop you being an entrepreneur, an article in The Guardian looks at some of the challenges that people face and entrepreneurs  who have acheived success in this area. It  details a number of organisations that exist to help such as the Disabled Entrepreneurs Network.  The aim of DEN is to provide networking opportunities and information services for self-employed disabled people.

Disabled man uses redundancy as opportunity to start his own successful business

After being made redundant in 2009, cerebral palsy sufferer Richard Shakespeare actively sought new employment. After being denied for 2,000 jobs within a 12 month period, Shakespeare noticed that many employers did not know how to address issues related to applicants with disabilities. Inspired by his experience, Shakespeare has set up his own business which advises companies on employing people, like himself, with disabilities. His business is now booming. Visit The Daily Mail website to read the full article on Richard Shakespear’s experiences.

Networking for women entrepreneurs

More women than ever are starting businesses, moving up the corporate ladder and taking leadership roles.This article from The Guardian last Saturday – Women Entrepreneurs Embrace Networking –  explores some of the business networks and opportunities available throughout the country including B.Hive – a new network of business clubs for women. The intention is to create a “one-stop shop” for women to network and meet clients, or just catch up with emails for an hour in a comfortable space.