What is a microenterprise?

A series of videos about microenterprises to learn about what they are and how to plan for one. A microenterprise is a small business established to create meaningful employment for a person with intellectual disability. It provides a pathway to self‑employment, tailored to the individual’s strengths, interests and needs. Each microenterprise is designed to reflect the person’s goals while offering opportunities for connection and contribution. 

This series includes three examples of people setting up their own microenterprises.

Video series: 

• What Is a Microenterprise?
  A microenterprise could be artwork, fashion, photography, even voiceover work. 
• What a Microenterprise means to me
  A microenterprise can be life changing for people who decide to create one.
• Planning For a Microenterprise
  Planning for a microenterprise is where good ideas turn into realistic goals.
• Shanthi's Microenterprise
  This video shows Shanthi running her own small card and dance business, highlighting her independence and community support through microenterprise.
• Benno's Wood Burning Microenterprise
  This video showcases Benno's wood burning microenterprise, highlighting his creativity, independence and the support he receives to run his own business.
• Declan's Microenterprise
  Declan runs his own microenterprise making and selling wooden planes and trucks, highlighting his independence and the value of supported self-employment.