“What if despite this gloomy period, we continued to dare, to undertake?” On January 29, 2021, three associations organized the 1st inclusive rebound university. A digital event to re-motivate the troops and encourage handipreneuriat!
« Entrepreneurship is good for your health “A fortiori in the event of disability, affirms Olivier Torrès, founding president of the Observatory Amarok, entirely dedicated to the health of the self-employed. He draws this conclusion, in particular, from the thesis of Moerani Raffin according to which out of 20 people with disabilities who were formerly employed and became entrepreneurs, 18 observed an improvement in their health and well-being. Feeling of freedom, autonomy, independence, pride, creation of meaning … This status provokes, according to him, ” positive and healthy emotions “. The health of managers was the major theme of the first inclusive rebound university, organized by the association to help entrepreneurs Second souffle, Agefiph (fund dedicated to the employment of disabled people in the private sector) and H’up entrepreneurs, January 29, 2021. The objective of this digital event? ” Quickly and concretely engage in its rebound, learn from our differences and make the current economic context an opportunity to reinvent the future of your company ».
The virtues of entrepreneurship
« What if despite this gloomy period, we continued to dare? Think and ultimately bounce back to do differently, and even better », Exhorts Sophie Cluzel, Secretary of State for Handicap, in the preamble. ” Being with a disability is not an obstacle to starting a business and is not synonymous with professional failure “, She reaffirms” high and loud “, Believing that entrepreneurs are the” driving force behind our country’s recovery “. His recipe for starting a business? A good dose of tenacity, conviction galore and a touch of utopia! But does entrepreneurship make it good? ” It strengthens optimism, increases the feeling of endurance and mastery over one’s destiny (called in psychology the locus of internal control) ”, explains Olivier Torrès. A ” great school of perseverance “, According to him, because” when we undertake we are facing failures ».
Stress chosen and not suffered
« Too often people with disabilities are seen as employable (and even…), they must now be seen as entrepreneurial! », He encourages. But beware, entrepreneurship is also stress, uncertainty, professional overload. ” You will work more, that’s for sure! A business manager is on the front line between 50 and 55 hours per week, compared to 40 hours for employees », Warns this university professor and specialist in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But, a notable difference according to him, “ it is stress chosen, and not suffered “. If entrepreneurship is a ” complement of soul, it only remains a place of work, be careful not to become a slave to your own company He continues.
Health weakened by the crisis
According to Olivier Torrès, health is the “ first intangible capital of the SME “. However, the lack of access to health services at work, a fortiori for self-employed workers is ” calling out “. This health is particularly shaken in a pandemic period, when the nerves of many entrepreneurs are strained in the face of sometimes empty funds. ” The prospect of filing for bankruptcy has more impact on the deterioration of their health than that of contracting Covid-19 », He says. The risk, according to him? A generalized prevention syndrome. ” The current economic situation and the surrounding uncertainty create a feeling of helplessness and blockage which affects the capacity for action. If this goes on for too long, there is a risk of returning to the feeling of acquired fear … “, He fears. The only solution to ward off fate? Inform and promote entrepreneurship or re-entrepreneurship. ” Don’t waste your time with anxiety-inducing and pessimists, go for it! », He encourages. In the event of a slack, he invites business leaders to contact his Amarok association or the toll-free number set up by the government to help businesses and associations in difficulty (0 806 000 245). The key ? Know how to surround yourself and not be alone.
A program to bounce back from the crisis
This is also the ambition of the Rebonds TIH program, launched by Agefiph and H’up entrepreneurs (article linked below). This free device, 100% digital and accessible in French Sign Language (LSF) aims to restore 150 handipreneurs severely affected by the crisis by the end of June 2021. Following an in-depth diagnosis of the situation with a H’up referent consultant, each selected participant will be supported according to their priority crisis management needs. They will also be able to benefit from free training and additional workshops (non-violent communication, commercial prospecting, digitalization, etc.). The only condition? Have created his activity for more than three years. “ At the start of 2021, what if we write the entrepreneurship of the next world? », encourage H’up.
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