"I would love to
recommend the Niagara College Business Development Centre to
anyone looking to start a new business. I had the opportunity to
work with all of the staff in this Centre throughout my first
year in business. Everyone was so supportive, helpful and
understanding."
Victoria Larouche
Dynamic Human Resource Services
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"I would like to thank the staff of the
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Niagara
College Business Development Centre for the opportunity to
be involved in the Self-Employment Benefit Program. This
programme allowed me the opportunity to fulfill a life long
dream."
Janet Hemphill
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Assess your readiness for self-employment by looking at the
qualities, skills and personal/ financial circumstances that
make a good entrepreneur.
Click here for articles that will
assist you.
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If you're currently or will soon be
unemployed, you may qualify for the Ontario Self-Employment
Benefit Program (OSEB), which provides mentoring for up to 52
weeks to help you start your business, and income support as
determined by the Employment and Training Division of the
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MCTU).
Click here for more
information on the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program.
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If you are not eligible for the
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program or are ready to start your
business more quickly than the OSEB process allows, you can
still obtain training and mentoring from our qualified and
enthusiastic advisors.
Click here for a list of our
fee-for-service options.
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You can explore various aspects of
operating your own business, as well as the many resources
available online, in our Resources & Links section
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click here to go to that
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If you could really
use some advice on starting a business, or on various aspects of
operating and growing your current business, having a Business
Coach may
be exactly what you need. Many very successful entrepreneurs
credit their achievements to their relationship with a personal
mentor who provided encouragement, guidance and hard-earned
wisdom. Click here to find out more about our
Coaching services. |
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