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SUMMARY:Legal Information Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Free Legal Information Clinics for Entrepreneurs\nAre you an entrepreneur with legal questions? Our free weekly Legal Information Clinics for Entrepreneurs provide essential information on key legal topics such as business structures\, contract law\, taxation\, intellectual property\, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or managing a growing business\, these clinics help you navigate the legal aspects of entrepreneurship with clarity. \nWhy Legal Knowledge is Crucial for Entrepreneurs\nLegal challenges can become significant barriers to business success. From choosing the right business structure to understanding tax obligations\, having a clear understanding of your legal options can save you time and prevent costly mistakes. Addressing legal matters early on helps you reduce risks and focus on growing your business with confidence. The Legal Information Officer at YES is available to help you research your legal questions\, empowering you to make informed decisions. They can provide valuable information on topics like business structures\, contracts\, intellectual property\, and more\, pointing you to helpful resources tailored to your needs. \nWhether you need help understanding contracts\, interpreting clauses\, or preparing for future legal discussions\, the Legal Information Officer is here to support you. Having a strong grasp of the legal side of your business is essential for long-term success. Our clinics offer the insights you need to make informed decisions and avoid common legal pitfalls. The Legal Information Officer can also serve as a sounding board for your ideas\, helping you figure out the next steps. If you’re planning to consult with a lawyer\, they can assist you in preparing your questions\, ensuring you’re ready for a productive meeting. \nClinic Details & How to Register\n\nSpeaker: Fei Huang and Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal\, Legal Information Officers\nTo register: Contact us\nPre-booking required: Clinics must be pre-booked.\nReferral required: A YES Business Coach referral is required.\nSessions are either hybrid or online.\n\nNote: Clinics are by appointment only\, so make sure to book your spot in advance. \nAdditional Services for Just $30 Annually\nFor just $30 annually\, you can access a wide range of valuable services\, including: \n\nCoaching\nBusiness Bootcamp\nLegal Information & Accounting Clinics\nAnd much more!\n\nTo learn more about our other services\, visit our Business Bootcamp or Coaching Services pages.Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/free-legal-information-clinic/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists: Formalize Your Creative Business\n  \nAre you an artist looking to formalize your creative business but unsure where to start? Join our free workshop\, Demystifying Business Registration for Artists\, and gain the knowledge you need to take your art career to the next level. \n\nWhy Register Your Creative Business?\nWhether you’re a painter\, musician\, writer\, or any other type of creative\, understanding the business side of your craft is essential. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the distinctions between business registration\, incorporation\, and tax numbers.\nExplore the legal and accounting implications of each step.\nLearn about tax rates and obligations to ensure compliance.\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nBusiness Structures: Learn the differences between sole proprietorship\, partnerships\, and incorporation\, and what’s best for your art practice.\nTax Essentials: Get a clear understanding of tax obligations\, rates\, and how to obtain a tax number.\nKey Steps and Timelines: Discover what is mandatory\, what is optional\, and when to act.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is perfect for artists at any stage of their careers who want to: \n\nTransition from hobbyist to professional.\nEnsure their business meets legal and financial requirements.\nGain confidence in navigating the complexities of business registration.\n\n  \nSpeaker: Fei Huang &Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal | Legal Information Officers \n\nReady to Take the Next Step?\nFormalizing your art business doesn’t have to be daunting. Register for Demystifying Business Registration for Artists today and start building a professional foundation for your creative career. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available online. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/demystifying-business-registration-for-artists/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
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SUMMARY:NEW! Patterns\, Values\, & Career Decision-Making: Grounding Yourself During Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Feeling Stuck\, Uncertain\, or Unsure of Your Next Career Move?\nCareer transitions can leave you questioning your next steps and wondering where to go from here. Whether you’re changing careers\, returning to work after time away\, stepping into a new role\, or simply looking for greater clarity\, navigating change can feel overwhelming.\n\nThe good news is that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. \nThis workshop is designed to help women reconnect with their strengths\, values\, and goals so they can make career decisions with greater confidence\, clarity\, and purpose. Rather than reacting to uncertainty\, you’ll learn how to approach your next steps from a place of self-awareness and intention. \n\nPart of the Navigate\, Strategize\, Advance Women’s Series\nLed by Tania Chomyk\, Life Transition Expert\, this online series is designed for women who want dedicated time to better understand themselves and create a strategy for what’s next. As careers\, identities\, and personal circumstances continue to evolve\, many women are seeking more than external career strategies. They want to strengthen their inner tools\, learn how to navigate uncertainty\, make intentional decisions\, and sustain themselves through repeated change over time. \nSession 2: Patterns\, Values & Career Decision-Making\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCareer transitions\, periods of uncertainty\, and re-entering the workforce can challenge what we thought we knew about ourselves. These experiences often require us to redefine our professional identity\, realign our values\, and sometimes let go of what we’ve spent years building. \nThey can also trigger reactions such as self-doubt\, urgency\, and fear. \nThis session is designed to help participants explore their patterns and reactions\, reconnect with their values\, and better understand the factors influencing their decisions. \nThrough reflection\, discussion\, and practical exercises\, you’ll learn how to stay grounded during uncertainty so your next steps come from clarity and steadiness rather than reaction. \nIn This Workshop\, You’ll Learn How To:\n\nUnderstand the patterns influencing your decisions\nReconnect with your values and priorities\nNavigate uncertainty with greater confidence\nRecognize what’s driving your career choices\nBuild a stronger foundation for future decisions\nMove forward with greater clarity and purpose\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is ideal for women who are: \n\nConsidering a career change\nReturning to the workforce\nNavigating professional uncertainty\nExploring their next career step\nLooking to make more intentional career decisions\n\nWorkshop Details\nDate: October 15\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT\nFormat: Live Online Webinar\nLanguage: Presented in English \nRegistration is required. \nThis workshop is specifically designed and tailored to women. \nOnce you register\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the webinar. If you haven’t received the email one hour before the workshop begins\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTake the Next Step with Confidence\nChange can feel uncertain\, but it can also be an opportunity for growth\, self-discovery\, and renewed direction. \nJoin us to explore the patterns\, values\, and experiences shaping your decisions and gain the tools to move forward with greater clarity\, confidence\, and intention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Facilitator: Tania Chomyk\, Life Transition Expert\nTania Chomyk is an author\, award-winning speaker\, and life transition expert who guides individuals through change with clarity\, courage\, and heart. She empowers professionals\, especially women and those navigating career transitions\, to step boldly into their lives and careers with intention\, hope\, and care. \nTania is a seasoned educator at McGill’s School of Continuing Studies and a dynamic workshop facilitator. She inspires participants to uncover their strengths\, embrace new possibilities\, and move forward with focus\, courage\, and renewed purpose. Whether guiding a career pivot\, life transition\, or job search\, she meets people where they are and helps them step fully into the next chapter of their lives. \n\nSign Me Up!\n\n\nRegistration required\n\n\n\nWorkshop details\n\nLive online webinarPresented in English \n\nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nFind out more about our services for job seekers here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/career-transition-support-for-women/
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CATEGORIES:Daytime,ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Employment,Virtual
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