The Self Employment Benefit Process: How Does it Work?

1 - Visit an Employment Ontario Services Centre

You will need to schedule an Employment Assessment with Employment Ontario Services in order to begin the Self Employment Benefit Program Process.
This will identify whether self-employment is a viable route of employment for you to pursue. The service centre will send us this information upon completion.

2 - Attend a Self Employment Orientation

Once your paperwork is received, we'll call to schedule an Orientation session.
At the Orientation, you'll receive additional details about the program, fill out paperwork, and be presented with information regarding your first steps in the Application Process.

In order to formally apply for participation in the Self Employment Benefit (SEB) program, you must provide the office with the following:

Evidence of personal investment (minimum $4,442).*
Up-to-Date Résumé.
Employment Assessment from Invest.

* Personal investment can be in the form of:

Current bank statements.
In-kind contribution: pictures must be accompanied by reasonable estimate of their value by a legitimate source and should only include portion that is being used by your business. (You must identify the purpose as it relates to your business.)

Additional requirements will be discussed with you at your Orientation.

3 - Planning for Success Workshops

In addition to the paperwork you will need to submit to the office during the Application Process, you will also be required to attend mandatory workshops. A schedule will be provided to you. You must attend all workshops before submitting your documents to start the process.

Summary:

Visit an Employment Assessment Centre to complete required assessments.
Attend an Orientation at the Self Employment Office.
Begin attending Mandatory Workshops.
Additional steps and process information will be provided to you in more detail at your Orientation session.

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.

Small Business Information Seminar- 185 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, On

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Payroll information for new employers and payroll administrators-185 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, On

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 Location

Resume 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.