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Single Mother Of Child With Multiple Disabilities Seeks Grant For Home Business

by Gail Perry
(Pittsburgh, PA, USA)

I'm a single mother with a child that has multiple disabilities (hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, no vision in his left eye, quadriplegia) along with over 50 surgical procedures.

It has been extremely difficult to maintain any type of gainful employment because of the time that is required with hospital stays, doctor appointments, etc.

Although I have sought and secured numerous jobs it has all been for naught as it only led to termination or resignation because of the great demand of time that is required to properly care for my child, or him being hospitalized for another surgery.

He is now 18 years old and I have used various in-home care programs, which have all proven to be inconsistent with providing qualified and reliable employees.

I have been through the bureaucratic red tape of various national organizations who basically have told me it is better to place my son in a care facility than to care for him at home.

That is absolutely ridiculous. No mother places her own well-being above the well-being of her child, and based upon the few respite experiences we have had it is obvious that most facilities do not cater to underinsured patients.

I have done extensive research and found that the service industry business sector will continue to grow and it permits a flexible schedule for a home business.

To obtain a grant to establish my own business would give me the flexibility and financial security to properly care for my child as well as become productive for myself.

It would give me a feeling of self-worth and personal achievement and allow me to care properly for my child. Help me find the help! Sincerely, Gail P.

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Mar 31, 2010
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Response to Katina
by: Gail Perry

Thank you for your comment on my article. It is good to know someone is listening and reading.

I'm happy to let you (and others) know that I already have a business plan. I have done all the necessary research and comparative analysis for the type of business I intend to start.

The only problem is finding the necessary funding or funding entities who wish to take on this endeavor.

My business plan and detailed proposal can be made available to any possible financial backers upon demand.

Once again, THANK YOU!
Gail

Mar 27, 2010
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by: Katina

I read your story today and found it extremely beneficial to the community here. Your motivation to start a new business is encouraging to moms of disabled children. Before seeking funding for a new business, it is absolutely imperative to have a small business plan.

Things you should know before searching for funding of your business:

1. What type of business do you want to create? Do you know what types of business entities there are? There are several types of small businesses, as well as different non-profit organizations.

2. Do you or your business partners have a good credit rating? While this is not always a must, it can make the difference for what type of business you begin.

3. Will your business be promoting the community in any way? If so, creating a not for profit may be the way to go. Non-profits can and do earn "profit," the reason they are classified as non-profit is because the funds do not come directly from the clients/members that they serve. You can earn a living as the owner of a non-profit organization. Example: Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization.

4. How much time do you have to commit to the start up of the business? Depending on the amount of help you have, starting any new business is a full-time job +.

Places to Start:

Community College: To take a computer course or small business course, depending on level of education and the location of your new business.

Consider taking courses in website administration, network management or marketing. Although it is not a requirement, the skills could benefit you as business a business owner.

There are numerous scholarships for women enrolling in a degree program. More are offered to woman who have volunteered in their community, or have a disability, are considered a minority and meet financial aid guidelines.

Business resources online:

IRS.Gov has tutorials for starting a non-profit organization, and the forms needed to have filled out such as the 501c 3 Application.
http://www.irs.gov

Small Businesses Association (SBA):
http://www.sba.gov

One thing I didn't consider when starting my business was the "size" of the business. If your business starts out with less than a certain number of paid employees, you may not qualify as a small business entity.

Take care, and thank you for sharing your story.

Sincerely,

Katina Woodruff from Accessible.org

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