Entrepreneurship Resources
When you’re exploring the process of starting or growing a business, it can be hard to know where to turn.
We’ve put together the following tools and resources to help you get started.
English Mental Health Services & Resources
No matter what stage you’re at on your journey towards employment, your mental health matters....
NEW! Winter Spring 2023 Program Book
Everything you need to know about YES Employment + Entrepreneurship’s services, workshops, and events can be found in our bi-annual program book.
To Start a Business, Start with a Problem
There’s a pervasive myth that every great business idea stems from a ‘eureka’ moment. But outside of Hollywood movies, the journey rarely begins with a grand-slam idea. Successful entrepreneurs are really in the business of problem-solving. Every entrepreneur’s journey begins with a problem that future clients will pay to solve.
Get Your First 100 Clients With A Go-To-Market Strategy
A go-to-market strategy (GTM) details how you’ll engage with customers when launching a new product or service. Strategies vary, but the end-goal is always the same: competitive advantage.
Validation Guide: Will Your Business Idea Work?
Not quite sure about your business idea? Validation, the process of using channels like experimentation and user testing to learn more about your idea’s feasibility, can help guide you.
How to Write a Strong Business Plan
Creating a strong business plan is a crucial step in the life of any entrepreneur. It provides an invaluable tool that can test the feasibility of your idea, identify pitfalls and challenges, and focus your objectives—all in service of getting your business up and running!
Attracting New Customers 101
It may seem counterintuitive, but even in the early days of your business when your resources are limited, investing time, money and effort into attracting new clients is crucial. But before you start acquiring new customers, make sure they’ll like what they see when they find you!
YES Community Portal
As a member of the YES Community, you have access to downloads and videos to assist you to get...
Crucial Skills for Entrepreneurs: Delegation 101
While delegating tasks may seem like a time investment you can’t afford, laying the groundwork for effective delegation will save you so much time in the long run!