Self-Employment Program

The Self-Employment Training Program is an intensive eight-week training course sponsored by Alberta Employment and Immigration . This entrepreneurial training program covers the many aspects of starting and maintaining your own business. Guided by an experienced facilitator, eligible participants will research and develop a viable business plan. Follow-up assistance includes on site visits and counselling by the Self-Employment Program Coordinator.

You may be eligible to receive Employment Insurance benefits while you attend the training and benefits may be extended for a period of time while you start your business. The length and amount of your payments depends on your own personal Insurance Benefit claim. To determine eligibility for E.I benefits you must be assessed by an Alberta Employment and Immigration counsellor.

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Loans

Community Futures Entre-Corp is proud to offer loans to new and expanding businesses throughout southeastern Alberta. Community Futures Entre-Corp can provide a maximum loan of $100,000 to any one business. Community Futures Entre-Corp loans are available for working capital, inventory, equipment, renovations, expansions, etc. Our interest rates are based on a prime plus premium that is comparable with most banks. Repayment terms are negotiable; anywhere from six months to a maximum of five years. They will be negotiated in the best interests of the small business.

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Business Counselling

No matter what your business concerns, Community Futures Entre-Corp has the advice you need. You'll find a wide range of Professional Business Counselling Services, including business planning, market research, financial forecasting, cash flow analysis and business financing. Our professional, friendly staff is always ready to listen to your needs. Community Futures Entre-Corp offers counselling on a one-on-one basis through any of our business analysts. Whether you are in the preliminary business planning stage and just contemplating self-employment, or in the process of expanding an existing business, Community Futures Entre-Corp has the people and the resources available to guide you through the business planning process.

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