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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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Foundervine & Lloyds Funding Opportunity

Foundervine, a leading social enterprise championing inclusive entrepreneurship, has joined forces with Lloyds Banking Group to launch Breakthrough, an eight-week growth accelerator designed exclusively for disabled and neurodivergent founders.

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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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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.