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Self-Employment Benefits

Government of New Brunswick - Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

Applies to: New Brunswick

Start a business and create a job for yourself through self employment. You can seek support during the start-up process, including coaching, technical advice and financing.

To be eligible, you must:

Reside in New Brunswick, or be willing to establish residency in New Brunswick
Be unemployed and EI eligible
Present a business plan
Work full-time at the business (at least 35 hours per week)
Not have started the business prior to being approved and signing a contract for the Self-Employment Benefit program
Not have received funding under the Self-Employment Benefit Program within the last five years

Other conditions apply.

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