8 Week Program
For individuals considering
working for themselves.
The Self-Employment Income Pathway Program is an eight-week, entrepreneurship program delivered by TBDC. The program is designed for individuals who are exploring self-employment as a potential income pathway and need structured, practical support to move from a business idea toward launching and generating income.
Unlike traditional entrepreneurship programs, the Self-Employment Income Pathway combines discovery, validation and practical implementation. Participants move through two distinct phases over eight weeks.
Throughout the program, Success Coaches, Subject Matter Experts and entrepreneurs provide practical guidance, feedback and accountability, with an emphasis on completing tangible work at each stage.
Phase 1: Discovery & Validation
Weeks 1–4 helps participants explore self-employment, test a business idea, gather feedback and develop a Lean Canvas. By the end of this phase, participants will better understand their customer, the problem they are solving, their proposed solution and key business assumptions.
Phase 2: Business Launch & Income
Weeks 5–8 moves from exploration to implementation. Participants develop and price their offer, establish business foundations, identify customers and build a sales and launch strategy. They leave with practical tools including a defined offer, pricing model, launch checklist, customer acquisition plan and a 30 day revenue plan.
The Self-Employment Income Pathway Program is an eight-week, entrepreneurship program delivered by TBDC. The program is designed for individuals who are exploring self-employment as a potential income pathway and need structured, practical support to move from a business idea toward launching and generating income.
Unlike traditional entrepreneurship programs, the Self-Employment Income Pathway combines discovery, validation and practical implementation. Participants move through two distinct phases over eight weeks.
Throughout the program, Success Coaches, Subject Matter Experts and entrepreneurs provide practical guidance, feedback and accountability, with an emphasis on completing tangible work at each stage.
Phase 1: Discovery & Validation
Weeks 1–4 helps participants explore self-employment, test a business idea, gather feedback and develop a Lean Canvas. By the end of this phase, participants will better understand their customer, the problem they are solving, their proposed solution and key business assumptions.
Phase 2: Business Launch & Income
Weeks 5–8 moves from exploration to implementation. Participants develop and price their offer, establish business foundations, identify customers and build a sales and launch strategy. They leave with practical tools including a defined offer, pricing model, launch checklist, customer acquisition plan and a 30 day revenue plan.
The program will operate through a series of cohorts, with information sessions generally held in advance of each intake. These sessions will answer any questions you have about the program. Where possible, sufficient time will be provided between these sessions and cohort start date to support applications, eligibility review, participant selection, and onboarding.
Cohort timelines, application deadlines, and onboarding periods may be adjusted based on program scheduling, participant needs, and operational requirements.
All sessions will take place at the TBDC office (see address).
Apply for the SEIP program
or attend one of our information
sessions to learn more.
Connect with emerging entrepreneurs as they showcase the businesses they have been building, share their progress and receive feedback and support for their next steps. Also a great opportunity to learn more about the program and hear directly from participants about their experiences.
