Content Overview 
- Summary
- Am I A Good Candidate For Starting A Business?
- Determine The Type Of Business You Wish To Operate
- Do Your Research
- Create A Business Plan
- Determine How Much Money You Will Need To Get Started
- Determine How You Will Finance Your Business
- Should You Disclose Your Health Condition To Investors/Lenders?
- Consider Health Insurance And Other Benefits
- Determine Which Experts Will Be A Part Of Your Team
- Think About What You Want To Happen If You Become Sick, Either For A Short Or Longer Period Of Time
- Consider Leasing Yourself To Your Business
- There Is A Lot Of Free Help Available To Start A New Business
- If You Have A Disability And Are Considering Starting Your Own Business
- Consider How The Business Will Affect Your Family, Spouse, Partner
Work: Starting Your Own Business
There Is A Lot Of Free Help Available To Start A New Business
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a division of the US Dept. of Labor, the SBA provides classes, information and thousands of links to help you find information about starting your own business.
Contact the Small Business Association at 800.UASK.SBA, or visit: www.sba.gov .
The Small Business Self-Employment Service of the President’s Committee on Employing People with Disabilities has additional resources and links at www.jan.wvu.edu/sbses .
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small businesses nationwide. Among other offerings, SCORE provides free e-mail counseling to people setting up their own business. Their website is located at: www.score.org .
The U.S. Business Advisor is a government website designed to provide businesses with one-stop access to all federal government information, services, and transactions. The site is located at: www.business.gov .
SOHO (Small Office Home Office) is an internet community that brings together small business owners and provides resources, including information on obtaining health insurance. Their site is located at: www.soho.org .
The American Small Business Association provides information and benefits to members, including purchasing discounts and insurance products. Their site is: www.asbaonline.org