Dreaming of being self-employed?

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The Disability Business Network runs a starter programme for disabled people, on behalf of CCS Disability Action, called My Business Starter that takes place on ZOOM over nine weekly sessions – five full group sessions with four small group coaching sessions in between. All sessions are held on Tuesdays between 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

By the time you have completed the programme you will have:

• A short business plan

• Covered areas such as defining your product or service, finance, marketing and how to get started

• Made a decision about your idea to either “Do it or Drop it!”

The Disability Business Network is one of the only networks solely dedicated to disabled business owners in Aotearoa/New Zealand. By completing the My Business Starter programme you will automatically become a member of the Disability Business Network for one year, connecting with other disabled business owners to learn and to share your stories and experiences. These monthly ZOOM meetings are held on a Wednesday between 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

The Disability Business Network is run by three leaders in the disability sector who have a proven track record in helping disabled people thrive: Selwyn Cook, Sandra Budd and ‘that blind woman’, Julie Woods. They are working together with CCS Disability Action, New Zealand's largest pan-disability support and advocacy provider.