On EI or Living Assistance
Self Employment Services are designed to assist aspiring entrepreneurs with the information, skill development, resources, and coaching support they need to develop a business concept, prepare a business plan and launch the first year of business, while receiving EI or Living Assistance.
*The Self Employment program is available to participants by a referral process from WorkBC Employment Services Centres. A Case Manager at Work BC Employment Services Centres evaluates participant eligibility based on criteria and administers financial benefits.
Initial Meetings with WorkBC
• Complete Preliminary Requirements
• Decision is made to explore Starting a Business while on EI
• WorkBC makes a Referral to CFDC
Orientation and Assessment - 1 week
• Orientation - Business Checklist Workshop, 2 hours
• Complete Assignment
• Assessment Meeting and Recommendation
Business Concept Development - 2 weeks
• Business Concept Development Workshop
• One on One Business Concept Review
• Concept Application to Committee for Approval
Business Plan Development - 10 weeks
• Business Plan Training, Market Research, Marketing and
Sales, Operations and Financial Management
• Writing your Business Plan
• Minimum 2, One on One Business Plan Reviews
• Business Plan Application to Committee for Approval
Business Launch - 38 weeks
• Business Launch Meeting
• 4 Mentor and Monitor Meetings
• Monthly Review and Ongoing Coaching