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Skills Most Needed by Disabled Entrepreneurs in Employment and Self-Employment

Disabled entrepreneurs bring resilience, creativity, and innovation to both employment and self-employment. By developing core skills—ranging from digital literacy and communication to financial management and leadership- disabled individuals can thrive in today’s competitive economy. With the right support, training, and opportunities, disabled entrepreneurs can transform barriers into stepping stones. At Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we are committed to providing that support every step of the way.

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How to Set Up Your First Etsy Store: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Starting your first e-Commerce Etsy shop can feel exciting yet overwhelming. Whether you’re an artist, crafter, designer, or collector, Etsy gives you the opportunity to transform your passion into a profitable business. However, selling online is not just about listing products; it requires careful planning, marketing, and consistent management. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to set up and grow your Etsy store, even if it’s your very first business.

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How to Stop Wasting PPC Budget, Geo-Fencing Explained

For disabled entrepreneurs and start-ups, one of the most important early decisions is choosing the right domain name. A domain is more than just an address, it represents your brand identity, influences search engine visibility, and affects how easily people can find and remember you.

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Raynaud’s Disease and PIP Eligibility

Raynaud’s disease (also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon or syndrome) is a circulatory condition that affects blood flow to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes. When exposed to cold temperatures or stress, the small blood vessels in the extremities constrict excessively, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, colour changes, and functional limitations.

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How to Start a Dropshipping Business, And Make It Stand Out

Dropshipping is a business model that allows entrepreneurs to sell products online without holding inventory. Instead of stocking goods, the store sells the product, and then passes the sales order to a third-party supplier who ships the product directly to the customer. This model has a low barrier to entry, minimal upfront investment, and is perfect for people wanting to start an eCommerce business from home.

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How to Start a Business From Scratch

There has never been a more empowering time to start a business from scratch, especially if you are long-term unemployed, disabled, or seeking independence from a system that doesn’t always serve you. With government policy actively encouraging people to return to work, including those who face barriers due to disability or health, starting your own business can be a powerful, self-directed solution. You gain not only control over your income and routine but also protection from benefit sanctions, while still receiving financial support as you build your dream from the ground up.

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UN Raises Alarm Over Labour’s Disability Benefit Cuts: “A Continuation of Tory Austerity”

An urgent letter from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to the UK government has sparked outrage and concern within the disability community. The correspondence, sent Monday evening (07/07/25), follows a coordinated campaign by disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) who presented damning evidence of how the proposed cuts to out-of-work disability benefits could worsen the lives of thousands of disabled people.

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Calling on Entrepreneurship Among Disabled Business Owners

Are you a disabled entrepreneur navigating today’s digital playing field with the help of AI tools like ChatGPT? If so, your experience matters, and now, two leading UK universities want to hear from you. In a groundbreaking research initiative led by the University of Manchester and the University of Exeter, researchers are exploring how disabled business owners are using artificial intelligence in both personal and professional contexts. This is your chance to contribute to vital academic work that could help shape a more inclusive future for business, technology, and disabled entrepreneurship.