When a microbusiness enterprise is included in the Self-Sufficiency Contract, the client should be referred to an entrepreneurial assistance program. In order for the Self-Sufficiency Contract to contain this component activity, an assessment of the likelihood of business success must be obtained and benchmarks established to assess measurable progress, including profits and continued likelihood of achieving economic self-sufficiency within the individual’s time limits.
For counting hours of participation for microbusiness enterprise and self-employment, see 468-000-307.
Some examples of entrepreneurial assistance programs are the Nebraska Employment Opportunity Network (NEON), Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP), Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Lincoln Self Employment Loan Fund (SELF), Community Action Agencies, Nebraska EDGE, and Omaha Small Business Network. These organizations, and others like them, can help the participant with business information, development of a business plan, business training, follow-up technical assistance, and access to small business loans.
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