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Entrepreneurial supports are supports that would enable individuals working under an entrepreneurial model to become successful. Success would be measured by the self-directed business ability to generate enough revenue not only for salaries of the individuals on the autism spectrum in the corporation but also for salaries of the staff hired to help them with this endeavor.
Like any other business, support takes many forms. It can include help in developing a business plan, securing loans or funding for start-up costs, accounting support in terms of paying taxes and other payroll issues, as well as taking advantage of employer initiatives and tax incentives such as Work Opportunity Tax Credits, Small Business Tax Credits, and Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction: IRS Code Section 190, Barrier Removal (Gerhardt 2009). Support can also be in terms of renting office space, buying furniture and...
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VanBergeijk, E.O. (2021). Entrepreneurial Supports. In: Volkmar, F.R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_1796
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