Self Employment RESOURCES
Internal Policy
Counselor Preparation
The Small Business and Self-Employment Services (SBSES), http://www.jan.wvu.edu/SBSES
The SBSES is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor which provides information, counseling, and referrals about self-employment and small business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities. SBSES, located at the Job Accommodation Network, is available through JAN's toll-free number 1-800-526-7234 V/TTY
Steps for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors: Helping a Consumer Start Business a web manual including forms to get the process started
Free internet 11-session course: How to start a business www.myownbusiness.org with audio video components
Assessing client potential
See Self- Employment Assessment in Helping a Consumer Start a Business
Checklist:
Personal Business Skills Assessment
Checklist:
considerations for Starting a Business
On
Target: The Book on Marketing Plans Safety/Risk
Financial
Financial
Resources - Oregon
See Resources
and Resource Partners
SBA in Oregon (Portland)
Small Business Education CD Rom - Easi Media, alliance partner with SCORE
Small Business Dev Centers -statewide locations
State Small Business sites National
Tracking and monitoring
model business documents, financial spreadsheet templates, checklists and government forms like IRS.
Disability Related Self-Employment Resources
Griffin-Hammis Associates, SSA considerations for Small Business Owners with Disabilities http://www.griffinhammis.com