Listen to John Charles - Entrepeneur
29 December 2008
Key ingredients to running your own catering business are dedication, self belief and plenty of business acumen. But what do you do if you are blind or partially sighted in an industry where excellent presentation and food preparation go hand in hand?
We spoke to John Charles, a visually impaired businessman who has set his sights on success.
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Self employment support
Action for Blind People's Self Employment advisers offer support to blind and partially sighted entrepreneurs who are looking to establish and develop new businesses.
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Your comments (2)
1.
Jim,
I you call our National Freephone Helpline on 0800 915 4666 then they should be able to put you in contact with the relevant people
Jason
posted by Jason Bell on 15/06/09
2.
I have a good friend in his early 50's, a self employed plasterer who is blind in one eye and finding it increasingly difficult to get work and stay in front of his financial committments. I would like to persuade him to seek advice and information about his disability but, where ??? ( Local G.P -Not very helpful! )
Help please - Chichester area.
posted by Jim Ritson on 15/06/09