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Building a Sustainable Business: Tax Considerations for Disabled Founders

Building a sustainable business as a disabled founder requires strategic planning, financial clarity, and a strong understanding of tax responsibilities. This guide explores key tax considerations for disabled entrepreneurs, including allowable expenses, self‑employment rules, accessibility‑related deductions, and the impact of disability benefits on business income. By understanding how tax frameworks interact with sustainable growth, disabled founders can make informed decisions, protect their financial stability, and build resilient, future‑proof enterprises.

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6 Common Financing Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid

Securing adequate financing? It’s honestly one of the toughest challenges you’ll face when building a successful business. Whether you’re launching your first startup or pushing an established company toward its next growth phase, financial decisions come at you fast, and they matter more than you might think. The truth is, plenty of business owners stumble over preventable mistakes during the financing process, creating headaches that range from mild setbacks to serious threats to their company’s future.

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Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms

Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).

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The Human Right to Dignity

Reducing welfare payments in the name of fiscal savings directly undermines human rights protections meant to ensure dignity, equality, and security for all. When economic decisions neglect the real-world consequences for the most vulnerable, they risk violating the Human Rights Act, the Equality Act, and international human rights standards. Rather than shrinking support, the government should focus on policies that uplift all members of society and reinforce fundamental rights.

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What Should Be Taught in Schools But Isn’t

Education is supposed to prepare students for the real world, but too often, schools fail to teach the very skills that young people need to thrive after graduation. Instead, the curriculum is filled with outdated or impractical subjects that do little to equip students for adulthood.

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From Adversity to Advocacy: Charities Volant Trust & Lumos.org

How one woman’s journey through grief and hardship led to the creation of two powerful charities – and why her story continues to inspire global change. When we think of JK Rowling, most picture the global Harry Potter phenomenon. But behind the fame is a woman who once lived on state benefits, writing in cafes while caring for a young child as a single mother battling grief after losing her mother to Multiple Sclerosis.

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Protecting Your Finances in Case of Hospitalisation or Sanctions

Emergencies rarely come with warnings. Whether it’s a sudden illness, an accident, or a worsening of a long-term condition, being hospitalised unexpectedly can make it impossible to manage your everyday financial obligations. For disabled individuals, carers, or people living with chronic illnesses, preparing in advance for such scenarios can provide peace of mind and protect your financial stability.