Starting a business: advice for people with a disability

Starting a business can present a great opportunity for many people with disabilities.

It can help you achieve your career aspirations and goals, and provide greater work flexibility and financial stability.

This guide offers resources to help you start and grow your own business. It considers the impact of self-employment on disability benefits and specialist support, and provides information on support for disabled entrepreneurs.

Free business start-up support

Access free start-up business support from your local council. If you have a great idea but you're not sure how to turn it into a business, or you have already started out in business and require mentorship on your next steps, Go Succeed Start experts will help you to create a business plan, seek funding and put all the foundations in place to get your business up and running.

Complete a short enquiry form or call 0800 027 0639 to register for this free advice and guidance.