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July 29, 2022 | Disability
How to Make It On Your Own Even If You Are Differently-Abled
Starting and running your own enterprise can be daunting, even for the most confident enterprise. However, there is probably a bit more trepidation felt for differently abled people than most because most things aren’t designed or made with the differently abled in mind. Nonetheless, running a successful business is possible, provided you find ways to leverage your perceived weakness and find ways to use them as your strengths to make a success of it all on your own. Here’s how.
Deciding on a business idea
First, you’ll need to decide on a business idea for which there is a real demand. It may also help to think of doing something you’re passionate about so that you can try to find a way to mesh these two ideals together somehow. Fortunately, many business ideas nowadays don’t necessarily have to be office-based, meaning you can operate your business right from your own home if you want to.
The funding you need
You may have to consider funding, especially if you don’t have a surplus of savings to take advantage of. Nonetheless, gaining access to funding should be easier than you could have hoped for with the various funding options available such as low-cost loans such as an SBA (Small Business Administration) or a USDA (the US Department of Administration) business loan, which are specifically backed by the government, for example.
Create a business plan
No matter your background or business, a business plan is a must if you want a reminder of sorts to fall back on if things don’t go exactly according to plan. In it, you’ll want to highlight specifics about your business that includes information such as how your business will be structured, how you intend to market your product or service, how much funding you’ll need to get your business up and running, and what your financial projections are likely to be from this point onwards.
Marketing your business
Deciding how you will market your business will be another important consideration, especially if you want to be recognized for your talents and not your challenges. Having a user-friendly, SEO-optimized website will be a great help in increasing your brand’s visibility online. A logo will also help to cement your brand’s appeal in the marketplace, which you can use on your marketing visuals.
When marketing on social media, a recognizable and attractive banner will be vital. If a lack of funds is an issue, you can do your own banner design online by using a free tool and selecting a ready-made template. Then all you need to do is tweak it in terms of the colors and fonts that catch your attention, and you’re all set to create a brand identity that stands apart from your competitors.
Running your business from home
Running your business from home makes sense in so many ways, with one of the most important being that you can adapt your home space according to your needs. For example, you can use assistive devices such as screen readers, accessible websites, screen magnifiers, braille displays, adaptive keyboards, foot switchers, etc., to help make your life much easier when working from home.
The above tips are just a few steps every entrepreneur should take to make their business and brand outshine the rest. Moreover, your marketing efforts will be one of the key distinguishers, boosting your brand’s competitive edge like no other.
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