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From: Victoria Chan
Date: Mar 12, 2023 6:06PM

Hi Y'all.



My name is Victoria, and I am trying to start my own business as a digital
accessibility consultant. I test websites for accessibility with screen
readers for the blind. Since I am actually blind myself, I have lived
experience with accessibility. I prefer to sit down with my clients on a
zoom call where we would go through their website together, and I would
share my screen and sound so that they too can experience what it's like to
navigate the website as a blind person. I truly believe that the client will
get way more out of a practical experience rather than reading a boring
report. The meeting will always be recorded, and if the client wants, I can
also send them an email recapping our session. Furthermore, I have a friend
who also does digital accessibility and can fix the websites to make them
accessible. However, if the client prefers to do it themselves, I completely
respect that. I've completed certifications from Deque University, and I'm
currently in the process of completing the DHS trusted tester certification.
Eventually when I have the money, I would like to take the CPACC exam and
become IAAP certified.



Here's the problem though. I am brand new to the business world and know
absolutely nothing about marketing, branding, ETC. Most of all, I'm unsure
as to how I should price my services. Ideally I'd love to charge
$500-2000/page, but I understand that may not be realistic. I only just
thought of this business idea over the Christmas break. One of the reasons I
decided to start my own business is because the job market has not been
kind. I need to start making money so that I am no longer dependent on my
toxic narcissistic family for support and can divorce myself from that
situation sooner rather than later. I guess my boyfriend wasn't kidding when
he said that starting a business is hard. I guess right now I need somebody
who can mentor me for free as I don't have any money to my name and give me
some guidance on whether or not I'm being realistic.



I look forward to hearing from you soon.



Victoria