The Program...
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Self-Employment Program is a professional business development program designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to start and operate a successful business.

We provide workshops in business, sales and marketing, financial planning, manual and computerized bookkeeping, word processing, web design, the internet, and much more.

Additional benefits of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Program are local and international networking opportunities in a culturally diverse environment.

Objectives... 
You will learn and develop entrepreneurial skills in order to search out and recognize viable business opportunities. You will develop a business plan to help you reach your business goals.

Our goal is to make you and your business a SUCCESS!

How does the Program work? 
Participants take part in a 48-week program which includes an intensive 8 to 10 week full-time business workshops and a 38 to 40 week business start-up development component. Financial support is available in the form of EI subsidies for up to 48 weeks to qualified participants.

Who qualifies?

• You must currently be in receipt of Employment Insurance benefits (EI); or have received EI during the last three years; or have received parental benefits in the last five years.
• You are disciplined and ready to commit to starting a business.
• You are prepared to make a personal investment of cash, inventory, equipment or borrowed funds towards your business.
• You are legally entitled to work and start a business in Canada. .

What do S.U.C.C.E.S.S. graduates say about the program?

“Wonderfully comprehensive, excellent instructors- generous.”

“Well organized. Plenty of information offered that was 'practical' and could be applied immediately to a small or medium sized enterprise.”
“It was great to have access to these speakers and field visits. It gave a hands-on atmosphere to the program.”

“I really enjoyed this course and don’t have any real complaints. In truth, I'm amazed at the quality.”

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Graduate Profiles
Over the course of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Self Employment program we have assisted in the development of over 500 businesses, representing roughly $20million in annual sales with 750 employees. Some of our clients are listed in our Directory of Businesses 2006.

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 Directory of Entrepreneurs 2006

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Application deadline is one month prior to the start date.

Information Sessions:

Most Tuesdays @ 10:00am please call 604-638-2028 to register as space is limited

Click  http://bit.ly/3UX6Cm  to view our  info session video presentation ( 1 hour)