Self-Employment Services

Assisting individuals with disabilities to explore and/or start their own business.

For more information, please contact Danielle Nystrom at

715-996-1705

You can email Danielle as well at:

dnystrom@odcinc.com

Do you have a dream of owning your own business?

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ODC will help you:

  • Discover your skills and identify your interests

  • Explore your business idea

  • Find out if there are any challenges related to your employment goals

  • Research the feasibility and community need

  • Make connections with others in your field

  • Determine the start-up costs

  • Determine what support is needed

  • Connect to helpful resources

  • Develop a successful business plan

  • Implement business start-up

  • Provide ongoing support (if needed)

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Assisting individuals to live their best lives.

  • Be your own boss

  • Make your own schedule

  • Make a living doing what you love

  • Achieve your financial goals

  • Connect to your community

  • Achieve independence

Resources to assist you:

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Wisconsin DVR Customized Self-Employment Information Site CLICK HERE

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Helps Entrepreneurs Succeed at Any Stage at No Cost CLICK HERE

Title page of a document titled 'Customized Self-Employment Toolkit' from the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Self-Employment Toolkit PDF CLICK HERE

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Self-Employment Training Resource CLICK HERE

Illustration of three people holding a large key in front of a house, representing supported self-employment development and exploration.

Supported Self-Employment Development Workbook One CLICK HERE

Cover page of a report titled "Customized Self-Employment" by Opportunity Development Centers, Inc., with the subtitle "Connecting People and Communities" and the ODC logo in the top right corner.

Learning Session Overview CLICK HERE

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Supported Self-Employment Development Workbook Two CLICK HERE

SCORE logo with tagline 'For the life of your business' in blue text.

Free and Confidential Business Mentoring Service CLICK HERE

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National Center of Self-Employment Training Resource CLICK HERE