As long-term subscribers know, I am also very hopeful about the impact Business Leadership Networks can have on communities across North America. My hopefulness has been significantly heightened by John’s appointment as its Executive Director. John graciously agreed to be interviewed for this month’s issue of our newsletter.
~ Rob McInnes
An interview with John Kemp.
Full Interview: http://www.diversityworld.com/Disability/DN07/DN0706.htm
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Disabled entrepreneurs: What support is on offer?
By Kate Hilpern
Not so long ago, disabled people who wanted to start up their own business were taken less seriously than Billy Connolly on stage, according to disability charity Leonard Cheshire. Today, 3.6 per cent of businesses have one or more disabled owner, representing roughly 10,700 companies, employing around 78,000 people.
Full Story: http://news.independent.co.uk/business/sme/article2731019.ece