THE DISABILITY BUSINESS Network runs a starter programme for disabled people, on behalf of CCS Disability Action, called My Business Starter that takes place on ZOOM over nine weekly sessions – five full group sessions with four small group coaching sessions in between. All sessions are held on Tuesdays between 6:30pm–8:00pm.

By the time you have completed the programme you will have:

The programme supports participants in building a Short Business Plan. This will provide a written overview of the business idea and the important components that will allow you to make that decision to "Do it or Drop it". At the completion of the programme, and the submitting of the short business plan, a programme Certificate of Completion will be provided. 

The Disability Business Network is one of the only networks solely dedicated to disabled business owners in Aotearoa/New Zealand. By completing the My Business Starter programme you will automatically become a member of the Disability Business Network for one year, connecting with other disabled business owners to learn and to share your stories and experiences. These monthly ZOOM meetings are held on a Wednesday between 6:30pm–8:00pm.

The Disability Business Network is run by Selwyn Cook, Sandra Budd and ‘that blind woman’, Julie Woods. They are working together with CCS Disability Action, New Zealand’s largest pan-disability support and advocacy provider.

A quote from a Programme 4 participant -

"I had an idea for a business,but no direction. It was like standing on a darkened stage. Participating in the Business Starter Programme gave me that direction and belief that it was a sound business idea with a niche market. My stage and path had been illuminated. I now have a bubiness called Ministry of Assistive Technology where I act as a digital coach, helping disabled people apply what they have learned in training. I walk along side them and I love helping disabled people thrive with technology".