Entrepreneurship Services
Introduction to Our Services
Welcome to YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, your premier destination for comprehensive entrepreneurship services in Montreal and across Quebec. We are dedicated to helping you succeed throughout your entrepreneurial journey with a range of tailored services.
Our offerings are designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to start, grow, and sustain your business. From personalized coaching to specialized workshops, we cover all aspects of entrepreneurship.
Join us and take advantage of our accessible services crafted to support entrepreneurs across Montreal and Quebec. Connect with expert coaches, attend informative workshops, and become part of a thriving community of entrepreneurs.
Find a business coach
Get one-on-one support with your business venture from one of our experienced business coaches. Whether you’re based in Montreal or elsewhere in Quebec, you don’t have to face your business challenges alone!
Attend workshops & events
Enhance your entrepreneurship skills with our Business Bootcamp, Learn@Lunch series, Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, webinars, and more!
Access entrepreneurship resources
Our goal is to help you make smart business decisions and manage risks effectively, whether you’re operating in Montreal or across Quebec’s diverse regions. Thrive in Quebec’s entrepreneurial landscape with our expert resources.
Find a Mentor
Having access to a mentor is like having access to a library of real people to give you insight and advice on your path to success.
Your business is our business. We provide province-wide entrepreneurship support.
Got a business idea? Want to grow and scale your venture? Whatever stage you’re at in your business, whatever your age, our expert entrepreneurship team can help you. With one-on-one business coaching and a wide range of workshops, we’ll help you forge your path as an entrepreneur.
*To gain access to our entrepreneurship services for a full year, including coaching, Business Bootcamp, Legal Information and Accounting clinics, there is an annual fee of $30. Sign up now!
As an entrepreneur, you’ll be faced with making hundreds of small and big decisions every day that could have an impact on the success of your business.
But don’t get stressed- you don’t have to do it alone!
Watch this quick video to find out what the benefits of business coaching are, and get in touch with us to make your first appointment.
Click here to get more actionable advice to fuel your business success!
“Be sure to become a part of YES so you can establish something solid from the beginning. It is an amazing tool for development.”
“The service I received has made an impact on my personal future and the future of my collaborators for sure. I would dare to say it was a cornerstone. Since my first contact, I have had only great experiences. From webinars to face-to-face coaching, career development, and more. Since I was referred to them by a friend, I am always referring people to them and they are all satisfied.”
Nick Meireles | Kleaniko
Entrepreneurship Client 2023
Book an initial business coaching consultation
Whatever challenges you’re facing with your business, you don’t have to face them alone! Book your free one-on-one consultation with one of our business coaches to discuss your needs or receive insight on a current business challenge or opportunity. We’ll identify what options will be best suited to your situation and help you make informed decisions.
Please contact Jayna Patel [email protected], (438) 812-0175 to book your free consultation today!
*By appointment only. To gain access to our entrepreneurship services for a full year, including coaching, Business Bootcamp, Legal Information and Accounting clinics, there is an annual fee of $30. Sign up now!
On-site consultation
Have an existing business that you want to grow? Let YES come to you!
Have a YES Employment + Entrepreneurship Business Coach come to your existing place of business for a total of four hours over a period of eight weeks. Our business coach can identify opportunities for improvement and provide you with information and tips on how to grow your business. Businesses must be operational and located on the Island of Montreal.
For more information please call (438) 812-0175.
YES Entrepreneurship Services in your Region
We’ve partnered with local community organizations to offer in-person business coaching appointments and workshops in select regions within Quebec.
Contact the participating community partners in your area to find out when we’ll be coming to your region.
To request an in-person appointment at one of the community partner’s locations, please contact the organization directly and they will inform you on our next service visit. To book an online coaching appointment, contact Jayna Patel [email protected], (438) 812-0175.
Local community partners
The Committee for Anglophone Social Action (CASA)
168 Gerard D. Levesque Blvd,
New Carlisle, QC G0C 1Z0 or
122 Perron Blvd. West,
New Richmond, QC G0C 2B0
Phone: (418) 752-5995
Email: [email protected]
Contact person: Cindy Carney
Gesgapegiag Band Council
100 Perron Blvd,
Gesgapegiag, QC G0C 1Y0
Phone: (418) 759-3742
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Roberta Billingsley
Laval
Contact YES Employment + Entrepreneurship to book appointments in Laval at:
Phone: 514-878-9788
Email: [email protected]
Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-Noranda
139 rue Murdoch,
Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5A9
Phone: (819) 762-0882
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Sharleen Sullivan
The North Shore Community Association (NSCA)
39 Marquette – Local 314,
Baie-Comeau, QC G4Z 1K4
Phone: (418) 296-1545
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Jody Lessard
The Regional Association of West Quebecers (RAWQ)
181, rue principale Unit A-11,
Gatineau (Aylmer), QC J9H 6A6
Phone: (819) 682-9602
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Jeanne Nivischiuk
South Shore
Contact YES Employment + Entrepreneurship to book appointments:
Phone: 514-878-9788
Email: [email protected]
Townshippers’ Association
3355 College
Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B8
Phone: (819) 566-5717
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Cathy Turner
584 Knowlton Road
Lac Brome – Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0
Phone: (450) 242-4421
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Maggie Severs
Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ)
1270 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Suite 2141,
Jeffery Hale Pavilion,
Quebec, QC G1S 2M4
Phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: María Castro
Legal questions keeping you up at night?
Take advantage of our free, weekly legal information clinics for entrepreneurs.
The last thing you will want to encounter is legal issues so it makes sense to understand your legal risks and options. Our Legal Information Officer is available to provide information and answer your questions related to business issues such as business structures, contract law, taxation, and intellectual property.
Please note that the Legal Information Officer can only provide general information and cannot provide anything that constitutes legal advice.
Speaker: Ian Anderson, Legal Information Officer
Please contact Jayna Patel [email protected], (438) 812-0175 to book your appointment today!
Mondays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Please Note: A YES Business Coach referral is required.
*To gain access to our entrepreneurship services for a full year, including coaching, Business Bootcamp, Legal Information and Accounting clinics, there is an annual membership fee of $30. Sign up now!
Accounting Clinics
Get advice on accounting issues such as record keeping, business valuations, financial statements, and business taxes.
In this monthly clinic, professional accountants from Narose Chartered Professional Accountants are available to provide you with one-on-one information and answer any accounting questions you may have. This is your opportunity to get free* advice on accounting issues such as record keeping, business valuations, financial statements, and business taxes. A referral from a YES Business Coach is required.
Please contact Jayna Patel [email protected], (438) 812-0175 to book your appointment today!
*To gain access to our entrepreneurship services for a full year, including coaching, Business Bootcamp, Legal Information and Accounting clinics, there is an annual membership fee of $30. Sign up now!
Featured workshops
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you answer all the tough questions about how you can jump-start your business the right way. Save both time and your precious budget by strategically planning and building your blueprint for success.
This dynamic 4-part series will supercharge your entrepreneurial dreams! Led by experienced business coaches, you’ll receive guidance in refining your business concept and validating your business idea. In the last session of the Bootcamp, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your idea and compete for a chance to win $500, generously provided by Desjardins Centre-ville!
Find out all the specifics of what it takes to register a business in Quebec in this free workshop. A Legal Information Officer will show you step-by-step how to register your business with the Quebec government, providing a legal framework to help you through the process. You’ll also learn about the different legal structures so you can decide which one is right for your business.
