Today is February 22, 2012
About Us
What Is The Self Employment Benefit Program?
The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) program provides entrepreneurial skills development support to approved participants to help them develop and implement their business plan and become self-employed. OSEB allows participants to concentrate on building a sustainable business by providing them with financial assistance while they receive business advice and support.
The Ministry will provide an approved participant with $423 per week for 42 weeks for a total amount of $17,766. The business support includes workshops and support while developing a proper business plan.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible for Self Employment, you must be unemployed, legally entitled to work in Canada and meet the following conditions:
- Have established an Employment Insurance Benefit period that has ended within the last 3 years, or have been paid maternity or parental benefits within the last 5 years after which you remained out of the labour market to care for the child and are now seeking to re-enter the labour force.
- Start a new business or take over an existing business while you receive financial assistance.
- Agree to work full time (minimum 35 hours/week) on your business while you receive financial assistance.
- Be able to contribute 25% equity (approximately $4,442) to your business. This can include "in kind" contribution (ex. Tools, computer, equipment, furniture, etc) that you already own and plan to bring into the business.
Ineligibility
An individual who has completed a business plan (as determined by an OSEB Coordinator) with the assistance of outside expertise prior to seeking support under OSEB, and who does not require assistance during the business plan development phase is not eligible.
Businesses Not Considered Suitable For This Program
- Any activity that involves, in the opinion of the Ministry: sexual exploitation, illegal activity, production of materials that promote hate, discrimination or illegal activity, proselytizing of a particular religion or political opinion.
- Business that is partially or entirely based on commission and dependant on a parent company (e.g. Real estate agents, insurance brokers, Mary Kay).
- Franchise.
- Home-based Daycare.
- Part-Time Business (less than 35 hours/week unless negotiated for a person with disabilities).
- Business the applicant currently owns and operates or that the applicant has previously owned.
- Business owned previously by applicant's spouse, parent or child where the individual has had significant involvement in management/decision-making.
- Not-for-Profit organization (i.e. those that do not qualify as a business under the CRA regulations).
Local Events in our Area
Here you'll find great information on upcoming workshops and events in your area. Check back for updates regularly. These events are not affiliated with the Self Employment Service Office, so if you require additional details, please contact the organization responsible for the event.
Canada Revenue Agency
For more information and registration, click here.
GST/HST for New Registrants Information Seminar-185 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, On- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday March 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Windsor Essex Small Business Centre
(Visit website to verify whether workshop takes place in Kingsville or Windsor location) For more information and registration, visit: www.windsoressexsmallbusiness.com.
Start-up Information Session (Kingsville)
February 1, 2012
Free Session - What you need to know when starting a business
Basics of Developing a Marketing Plan
February 1, 2012
Free Session
Start-up Information Session
February 2, 2012
Free Session - What you need to know when starting a business
Breakfast Express Networking Session
February 8, 2012
Making connections that matter.
Basics of Writing a Business Plan
February 9, 2012
Free Information Session - What you need to know when preparing a business plan
Payroll Information Seminar
February 14, 2012
Learn about the requirements of payroll
Start-up Information Session
February 16, 2012
Free Session - What you need to know when starting a business
Seminar for New Importers
February 21, 2012
Learn how to import commercial goods into Canada.
GST/ HST for New Registrants Information Seminar
February 22, 2012
This seminar is for taxpayers who are starting a new business.
Business, Government Service and You
February 22, 2012
How the government can help your business!
Basics of Writing a Business Plan
February 23, 2012
Free Information Session - What you need to know when preparing a business plan
Seminar for New Exporters
February 23, 2012
Learn how to export commercial goods from Canada.
Simplified Bookkeeping Workshop
February 29, 2012
Understand bookkeeping and how to comply with government requirements
Employment Assessment Centre
215 Talbot St E- Leamington LocationResume Workshop
February 9, 2012 9:00am
Please call 519-326-0513 to secure your spot, and to get additional information
The Self Employment Service is sponsored by the Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce and funded by Employment Ontario.