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Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Contact Us Today
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ALISON LOBB, Business Consultant
EMAIL: alobb@huroncounty.ca
WEB: www.huronsbec.ca


SEAFORTH: MAIN OFFICE

Wednesday - Friday.
138 Main St. S, Seaforth, ON, N0K-1W0
Phone: (519) 527-0305, Ext: 35
Fax: (519) 527-2240

GODERICH:

Monday & Tuesday.
36 North St, Goderich, ON, N7A-2T4
Phone: (519) 440-0176, Ext 202

 

The Self-Employment Benefit Program

The Self Employment Benefit Program (SEB) provides income support and management skill development to Huron County residents interested in starting small businesses. Those who are interested in applying for the SEB Program must meet the eligibility criteria and attend the 3-day SEB Information Session, held regularly at the Huron Business Centre in Seaforth. To learn more about the critieria and how to begin the process of applying for the SEB program, please click here.

The SEB Program has a duration of 42 weeks and requires a completed and feasible business concept (draft business plan) prior to participation. Over the 42 week period, a Business Advisor will meet with the participant regularly to review operations and allow the Advisor to aid in the growth of the entrepreneur's management skills. At various times throughout the duration of the program, the participant may be required to attend training sessions and workshops to further enhance skill development. The SEB program is sponsored by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities and Employment Ontario. Employment Ontario Programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada

Instructions - download as either a Word document or PDF document
Business Concept Outline - download as either a Word document or PDF document
Cash Flow - download as either a Word document or PDF document
Cash Flow Spreadsheet - download as either an Excel spreadsheet or PDF document
Startup Contacts - download as either a Word document or PDF document
SEB Program Brochure - download as either a Word or PDF document

NEXT SEB PROGRAM SESSIONS:

February, 2012
Day I - Monday, February 22, 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

Day 2 - Tuesday, February 24, 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

Day 3 - Tuesday, February 27, 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

March 2011
.Day 1 ONLY, Thursday, March 23, 2012

April 2011

Day 1 - TBA April 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

Day 2 - TBA April 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

Day 3 - TBA April 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

1. Self Employment Benefit Program Information Sessions:

  • describe what the SEB Program offers and explain the SEB application process, eligibility requirements and what a Business Concept is. For a map of the SEB service area that our office covers, click here.
  • offer the participant the opportunity to explore the steps to starting a business, the realities of being in business and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
  • help the participant understand the importance of preparing a Business Concept and outline how to research and prepare their own Business Concept
  • encourage networking and support among participants as they contemplate business ownership

2. The SEB Information Sessions are for people interested in starting up a business. Clients must be EI eligible and be referred to the SEB Program by their employment counsellor/case manager. They can also visit the Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre at the Huron Business Centre and their local library prior to the information session to begin the process of researching their business idea and preparing their Business Concept. Information is also available online at www.smallbusinesshuron.ca and www.huronsbec.ca.

3. Clients who are not eligible for the SEB Program or decide not to apply to the SEB Program but still want to start a business are encouraged to utilize the services of the Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Huron Business Development Corporation. This includes access to business consulting services, a business library and assistance with financing a business.

4. A pre-requisite to applying for the SEB Progam. People interested in applying to the SEB Program must attend all three days before they apply.

5. In case of snowstorms/weather problems, clients are encouraged to listen to FM 101.7, CKNX AM 920, or 94.5 The Bull, 104.9 The Beach for cancellations or to call our office the morning of the workshop.
 
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