Summary of Issue

Decision 27886 Full Text of Decision 27886

CUB 10588 quoted. It is apparent that the claimant's business is an outgrowth of her previous work experience. Although her husband may have registered the business, by her own admission, she was the one who had expertise, not her husband.

Decision 24574 Full Text of Decision 24574

Welder by trade. Due to problems with his back he found he was unable to lift heavy objects. He, therefore, acquired his business with the intention of making it his primary means of livelihood. Having regard to all the factors it was incumbent upon him to personally attend to its daily operations.

Decision 21931 Full Text of Decision 21931

When self-employment is similar to claimant's usual line of employment, there is a likelihood that claimant intends the self-employment to become his or her main livelihood and to devote all his or her efforts and time to it.

Decision 14013 Full Text of Decision 14013

Question of fact. The claimant and her partner had embarked on a professional enterprise. This was anything but an amateur endeavour. They were qualified, experienced accountants prepared to invest quite a bit of money.