05 October 2022
There has never been a better time for creativity and innovation in disability services and products. People with disabilities are actively seeking new opportunities and better businesses to support them to achieve their goals and thrive in life.
But standing out requires more than a big marketing budget. These customers are looking for authenticity, integrity and genuine personalisation.
This webinar will introduce you to the opportunities to start, build or branch into the disability sector, with innovative services and products that people with disabilities really value. Led by Verge Collaborative director Nat Ellis, you will hear from successful start-up entrepreneurs willing to share their expert advice.
Learn why the disability sector is exploding with new and reimagined businesses, and consider your opportunities to get involved in this rewarding work.
What you will learn:
What’s motivating business owners to get into the disability sector.
Why all businesses need to make accessibility a top priority.
How to start, build or branch into the disability sector.
Critical factors new start-up entrepreneurs should consider.
Key topics: Why start, build or branch into the disability sector? What ethics, morals, and quality standards need to be considered? Why all businesses need to be accessible and where to start? Different business structures and their implications. How to get started.
Guests: Existing entrepreneurs from the disability sector.
Outcomes: You will hear from existing business entrepreneurs about the rewards and challenges of building a business in the disability sector. New entrepreneurs will learn which business structures they need to consider and how to establish their business legally, while existing business owners will be introduced to opportunities to increase the accessibility of their business, website, premises or offerings.
Attendees of this workshop will be awarded a digital badge.
NOTE: Should you require any support services to make the session more accessible, please contact tayana.grundy@acu.edu.au.
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