Definitions
Any work that is self-initiated and does not occur solely at the direction and compensation of another.
What is self-employment?
Completing these are the first step for a self-employment goal.
What is the self-employment orientation and self-assessment tool?
$10,000 for self-sufficiency, or $5000 for supplemental
What is the max expenditure for self-employment start up?
Equivalent of minimum wage or higher based upon the average hours spent in the work activity.
What is the wage expectation?
This website is where a VRC can find the self-employment forms, checklists, and policies.
What is the BRSNet?
A life-style interest where time spent in the activity is carried on with no intent to make a profit, receive compensation or support any portion of the individual’s livelihood.
What are hobbies?
Completing the pre-business start-up questionnaire & Certified Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC) Referral.
What is the 2nd step in the self-employment process?
Training and Disability related expenses.
What other things can VR cover?
The individual operating and owning at least 51% of the business enterprise.
What is considered business ownership?
We partner with this organization for supporting self-employment goals.
What is the Small Business Development Center?
Needing no supplemental income from public sources, such as SSI, SSDI, and TANF.
What is self-sufficiency?
VRC completes a referral to SBDC during this step.
What is step 3?
These needs to be itemized in the IPE.
What are start-up costs?
Public benefits, such as Food Stamps, Maine Care and subsidized housing.
What are items not considered supplemental income?
This website is used by VR as a guide and education tool for clients that want to pursue self-employment.
What is VRSelfEmploymentGuide.org?
The individual operating and owning at least 51% of the business enterprise.
This is Step 4 for the Self-Employment process.
What is Business Planning?
These items/expenses are always covered by VR.
What are disability related expenses/costs?
SSI/SSDI recipients must also complete this SSA document.
What is PASS (Plan to Achieve Self-Support)?
This Maine resource can provide classes, and coaches for self-employment.
Income at the level that allows the continuance of public financial support as noted above.
What is supplemental income?
Working with Client to establish and grow their business, including regular financial reports.
What is business appraisal and ongoing business supports?
Exceptions need to be reviewed by _____.
Casework supervisor/SBDC business counelor?
This grant program can award up to $10,000 to eligible businesses.
What is the CDBG Micro-Enterprise Assistance Grant Program?
This national resource website offers online classes, mentors, and business document templates for those interested in self-employment.
What is SCORE? https://www.score.org/