Self-employment as a mainstream approach to adult life -- Person-centered business planning: discovering personal genius -- Business feasibility -- Building the business plan -- Marketing and sales tactics -- Small business and social security income benefits analysis -- Small business finance and small business owners with disabilities

As self-employment becomes a viable option for more and more adults with significant disabilities, give them realistic, practical guidance and support with the new edition of this popular guidebook. Updated with a new and improved assessment approach, more self-employment success stories, and the latest on policy changes and online opportunities, this book is your step-by-step guide to helping adults with disabilities get a small business off to a strong start. You'll discover the nuts and bolts of person-centered business planning, and you'll get concrete, step-by-step strategies for every aspect, from business plans to marketing to finances. A must-have resource for employment specialists, transition professionals, and individuals with disabilities and their families, this book is the go-to guide for turning a small business into a big success