doed any1 else feel like this?

[gal4God]

am i the only 1 2 feel like wivout AS i would b able 2 make a life 4 myself but i can't cos society makes u feel worthless. eg. i have a bussiness plan i really want 2 make in2 a real bussiness, but i have "AS experts" telling me i can't cos i have AS. the thing is i know its ideal 4 me as i can do wot is needed easliy. i'm been passonite bout it 4 years. ur veiws plz

 

[createcoms]

Well saying this slightly tongue in cheek, I think your writing skills are more of a barrier in running a business than AS is. Txt speak in a forum just makes you seem unintelligent, which I'm almost certain you aren't.


And as for those "AS experts" telling you that self-employment is not an option because of your AS, did they elaborate and if so can you share this with us?

Such blanket statements from anyone is not helpful and should be ignored, but if they have detailed and considered points then it's important to consider those and be honest with yourself.

Cheers

-cc

 

[Accepted]

Hello,

I suffer from High Functioning Autism and am self-employed. I really struggle to motivate myself some days. I know all the things I need to do to get on with my business, but cannot seem to get down to doing them. For me, this is one of the biggest barriers. The other one is social interaction. Any business needs customers, so customer relationships are very important. Whilst people compliment me on the way I handle customers, it takes a lot out of me. There are times I should communicate with my customers, but I don't.

These are two of the main difficulties I experience in running my own business. Have you thought your specific difficulties through? Have you thought about how you are going to overcome those difficulties? It is important to be realistic. However, it is more important to trust Jesus. If he is encouraging you to go this way, then press on. You learn a lot about trusting Jesus when you live hand-to-mouth!

One of the things I've done is plan for a gradual development of my business. Taking this forward in small steps. This is particularly important financially. I'm building my business without taking loans etc. I started on it part-time, then gradually increased as the work came in.

Finally, if you have some business aspirations and desires. If you believe you can make a go of it, then go for it. Don't worry what the experts say! Our personal barriers are not there to limit us, but to challenge us to break through them. "With God, I can scale a wall!" In the end, if you really want to do this, yet you fail to take that step, you will always regret never having tried.

 

[gal4God]

cc, he didn't any more 2 me. i think he thinks cos i'm passonte bout it then its a crap idea. i really can't wait 2 do it though. i'm doing online not cos i have AS but in the UK my market is smaller as i'll b selling christian cross stitch kits. i would say AS isn't really going 2 affect my bussiness as i'm a socialable person.

 

[createcoms]

Also follow general (non-AS specific) self-employment advice. This is found in abundance everywhere so do lots of reading.

Make sure you have investigated the specific market you are seeking to target, to ensure that you will be adequately meeting the demand found in it or stimulating new demand in a well thought out manner.

cheers

-cc

 

[gal4God]

ty cc, thays wot i've been doing already so u think i'm ok wiv that.