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

Being in the industry I am, I have been aware of the SEB program for many years. As a participant, I was surprised at the number of ways the program impacted my business. Everyone I dealt with from the beginnings of an idea to final approval were helpful and supportive. The professional presenters on topics ranging from marketing to financial issues to insurance were very informative and often were able to put things in the context of my business problems and concerns. The most surprising to me though was the benefit received from brainstorming with other business owners about issues we were all facing in trying to grow our business and the realization that we had a network of support.