Using real life, anonymous, examples from Shared Lives Plus members, and enterprises supported by Community Catalysts, a new report explores Ten Ways to Stop Bashing – and Start Boosting – Micro-Enterprise the unfortunate blunders some authorities have made and the steps they could take to facilitate more micro-enterprises offering support solutions for older and disabled people.
Micro-enterprises are very small services and initiatives set up to meet the needs of individuals or small groups. Some are set up by ex-front line workers, others by disabled or older people themselves, often with help from families or the local community. They rely on customers who use personal budgets, their own money or grants to pay for the services.
