You're the only one who can meet your deadlines, even if you get sick. Work, and income, may arrive in a feast or famine manner, beyond your control. Friends and relatives may think it's OK to drop by or phone any time, not understanding that just because you're at home doesn't mean you aren't working. There are some great satisfactions to being your own boss. The Brauns have the gratification of knowing that they're providing a needed service, and they've become close to many of their regular customers.
Computers can be very cold.
And I talk to them in a way that they understand what their problem might be. The Small Business Administration offers financing for starting, acquiring or operating a small business, with special funds earmarked as Handicapped Assistance Loans. SBA also offers several free or low-cost publications on small business financing and development. The Disabled Businesspersons Association, a nonprofit organization, has information on industry trends, marketing, business plans, financial resources and other aspects of small business.