Colchester

STEPS TO BECOMING PART OF THE SEB PROGRAM


1. Contact Nova Scotia Works and make an appointment to determine eligibility. 

Futureworx/Nova Scotia Works
80 Glenwood Drive
Truro NS B2N 1P3
902-893-6859
902-893-0097

2. Attend an information session at CBDC NOBL located at 35 Commercial Street, Suite 208.

3. Provide CBDC NOBL with a business concept (idea) on a form provided to you, a resume as well the Statement of Personal Affairs and Self Employment Needs Assessment which will be included in the information package.

4. If the concept seems viable, CBDC- NOBL can request that you be put on the SEB program for the development of your business plan. This should take you no longer than 8 weeks to complete as you are signing a contract with Employment Nova Scotia stating that you are going to work on your business plan 35 hours per week. That being said, if you are having problems with your business plan, please contact us immediately so we can get you the proper assistance and allow you more time to complete.
5. Once your contract is signed with Employment Nova Scotia for business plan development, please contact us immediately to let us know you have been signed up. At that time you will be registered for a “MANDATORY” one day workshop on business planning. 
6. If you find you need further assistance in doing your plan, please let us know immediately and we can arrange further assistance.
7. Once your business plan is complete, submit it to CBDC NOBL  so the analysis of your business plan can be completed and you may be confirmed to continue to phase 2, Business Plan Implementation.

TESTIMONIALS

“ Having just completed the LAE ten-week Project Management Essentials Course, I can say whole heartedly that it was an extraordinary experience. Instructor Lynn MacKinnon taught this course with a level of professionalism and courtesy where she welcomed every student into the class with warmth and a smile. Our group was made up of business professionals involved in a wide variety of industries both small and large whose primary goal was to learn the necessary skillsets that could be applied to our respective businesses. To say this course met our expectations is an understatement as the class discussions allowed us to take the curriculum and apply it hands on to our respective business cases. Since completing the course I have had the opportunity to apply it to both our family business and to a large scale project with my corporate employer. I highly recommend the Project Management Essentials course as it allows you to breakdown your project to its fine points and build a foundation to start your ideas and goals. It allows you to plan your budget, set your target milestones and develop a step-by-step process to completion. This course should be the baseline for any business owner or entrepreneur.”
JAMES TAYLOR
Business Development Officer
COMMISSIONAIRES NOVA SCOTIA