[nabentre] Career/Entrepreneurship common questions and concerns

[Philip S]

These are great questions, Brad! Thanks so much!
Inthaneelf, I look forward to reading your questions!
If other list members have other suggestions please do share!
Thanks everyone!
Phil


On 3/18/13, inthaneelf <inthaneelf at roadrunner.com> wrote:
> loud applause,
>
> many of the ones I was thinking of sending in are in your list, so I am
> going to have to reread it and go over my questions before I send them,
> lol!
>
> great work,
> inthaneelf
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabentre [mailto:nabentre-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brad Dunse
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 6:06 AM
> To: 'NAB Entrepreneurs Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nabentre] Career/Entrepreneurship common questions and
> concerns
>
> Phil,
>
> Having been self- or family-employed both as a sighted  and blind
> individual, plus having seen various questions asked from time-to-time;
> here are a  few questions   that might come up or have need to be answered.
>
> . Do I need to live in a metro area with public transportation, or can I
> operate from my rural home?
>
> . How and where do I go about finding a driver?
>
> . Should I utilize family and friends as my reader or driver?
>
> . What tools are out there to help with paperwork and keeping my business
> digital?
>
> . Can I run my business totally on-line, partially on-line, or
> face-to-face?
> *Depending on business type of course*
>
> . How much capital do I need to get a basic business off the ground?
> *Again,
> depends on business, but aside from specialized fees or equipment*
>
> . Do I need to complete a business plan?
>
> . Where can I get financial assistance, loans, grants, and etc.?
>
> . I see mailings and advertisements to pay for books on tricks to getting
> grants are they legitimate?
>
> . I use a guide dog as my mobility tool, will that distract or put-off a
> potential client?
>
> . What digital tools are out there for navigation, are they accessible, and
> are they reliable?
>
> . Do I use Facebook, Linked-In, Google+, or all three and more?
>
> . Do I need to have a blog?
>
> . Are there any restrictions to running my business from my home?
>
> . What does the SBA offer in terms of free help and can I get a loan from
> them as a disabled applicant?
>
> . Is there a list of both blind and business startup resources available
> such as discussion lists, networking sites, articles, classes, etc.?
>
> These are just some off-cuff items to hopefully help some. Good luck on
> your
> project.
>
> Brad
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabentre [mailto:nabentre-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Philip S
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:17 AM
> To: NAB Entrepreneurs Mailing List
> Subject: [nabentre] Career/Entrepreneurship common questions and concerns
>
> Hi group,
>
> I'm going to organize a career/entrepreneurship workshop series that
> is specifically for blind and visually impaired people. I'd like the
> workshops to address SPECIFIC questions, concerns, and issues that
> people have, and provide PRACTICAL advice. What are some questions you
> think it should cover? What are some common challenges and questions
> that people have?
>
> For example, below are some of the questions I have gathered from
> jobseekers. What other questions can you think of both from a
> jobseeker standpoint and an entrepreneur standpoint?
>
> 1) Can I do it? How do I run my business if I can't see?
> 2) How do I convince employer that I can do the job?
> 3) Should I, when should I, how should I, and what should I disclose
> and discuss my disability?
> 4) How do I travel to the workplace?
> 5) How do I succeed at meeting people at a networking event given my
> blindness?
>
> What other questions can you think of?  If you could give a bullet
> laundry list of such questions and concerns I'd much appreciate it!
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Phil
>
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