Whether your diagnosis has started you thinking about becoming self employed, or it's a thought that's been in the works for some time, don't let your health condition keep you from considering this option. The key is whether you're physically and mentally up to it and whether you are a good candidate for self-employment.

If you are thinking about becoming self employed:

• Ask yourself: Am I a good candidate for working for myself?
• What kind of work do I want to do?
• Do your research.
• Create a business plan.
• Determine how much money you will need to tide you over until you earn enough to continue your style of living.
• Determine where you will find the money to tide you over.
• Decide whether to tell the money about your health condition.
• Think about what you want to happen if you become sick, either for a short or longer period of time.
• Think about accessing the free help that is available.
• Consider working at home.
• Consider how the business will affect your family.

If you are disabled, there are services available to help you start a business.

If you do become self employed, please share information that relates to self employment and a person with your health condition on our Employment message boards.

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