HE WORKED HARD TO START HIS OWN BUSINESS 02.01.23
In coordination with a well-known local organization, Phillip* worked hard to successfully complete vocational rehab training. He had also developed a substantial network of support through years of working various jobs, but, do to a physical impairment, finding and maintaining full-time employment has been difficult. But Phillip has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic. Gaining guiding support from a mentor in the banking industry to assist with financial advice, budget management, and account set-up, Phillip was ready to jump on starting his own business. All he needed was a little help in obtaining start-up supplies. With help from The Options Network, Phillip now owns and is growing his own business in the West Pasco area. As demand of his service increases, he looks forward to hiring additional employees. Good luck, Phillip! The Options Network is excited to see how your enterprise grows in the coming months!
*not real name
HELPING OUT WITH SOME WHEELS! 10.6.22
A RECENT ASSIST 7.1.22
A handyman and self-described “remodeler” of kitchens and bathrooms, Bill*, had to sell all his personal tools and equipment in order to move to our area. A capable and independent Veteran seeking to get back to self-sufficiency, Bill is readily procuring work. However, each job he gets requires renting the tools necessary to complete the room modifications. Bill had received some short-term rental assistance but that wouldn’t last for long. He was worried that he would end up “on the streets.”
The Options Network was contacted and asked to assist with procuring major power tools for Bill. He would no longer have to pay a large bill for tools loaned to him. Now those financial resources could be used to pay his monthly housing rent in full. Yes! We hope that The Options Network provided exactly what Bill needed to grow his customer base. We wish this Veteran the best of luck in his entrepreneurial endeavors.
*not real name
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