If you are presently eligible for Employment Insurance support and you have a viable business idea, take the time to look into the Self-Employment Benefit Program.
All new entrepreneurs require a map to keep them on track and get them to where they want to be. A well constructed business plan will assist you in the development and operation of your business. Keeping this in mind, consider the major components of a business plan.
Our monthly Business Planning Workshop is designed to assist you in the preparation of a comprehensive business plan prior to establishing your business. The business plan is an essential tool for you as a business owner, and may also be required by investors, suppliers or financial institutions.
A Business plan will help you:
As space is limited registration should be completed in advance to attend this workshop. To register, come by the Community Futures office, call (250) 442-2722 or check out when upcoming workshops are scheduled in our
Event & Program Calendar and reserve your spot.
This two-day workshop is a prerequisite to the Self-Employment program and is free of charge if you are currently on an Employment Insurance claim or have had an EI claim within the past 3 years (5 years for a maternity/parental claim). Otherwise there is a fee of $40 for the workshop. Funding assistance may be available for those in need.
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