Characteristics
These BFE clients are self-employed and engaged in developing a business. They are not required to prove their business can become viable nor are there timelines for this sub-type. Note
A worker should refer self-employed clients to one of the Alberta offices of Canada Business Network for information about business plan development and funding resources. Clients should be provided with the toll-free number (1-800-272-9675 and the website address, www.businesslink.ca.

In addition to the expectations for all BFE clients, self-employed clients are also required to:

• Keep accurate records of business expenses and income received
• Maximize earning potential if reasonable (increase hours, seek additional work contracts) to increase self-sufficiency

Substantiation 

• Proof of earnings
• An assessment completed when the multiple barrier was assessed or within a reasonable period of being categorized as sub-type 44 considering factors such as; length of initial medical, client circumstances, assessments, etc.
• In addition, in the case of a person with a persistent mental or physical health problem with an expected duration of more than six months, a(n):
  • EMP 0207 Medical Information form (internal document); or
  • (DS2444) AISH Application Part B Medical Report; or
  • Note/report from a doctor or nurse practitioner.