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SUMMARY:NEW! Choose Your Publishing Path
DESCRIPTION:Choose Your Publishing Path\nIf you’re ready to publish but unsure whether self-publishing\, traditional publishing\, or hybrid publishing is right for you\, this workshop will help you make an informed decision with confidence. \nEvery publishing option comes with its own costs\, timelines\, responsibilities\, and opportunities. Choosing the wrong path can lead to frustration\, unnecessary expenses\, and delays. Choosing the right path can help you successfully bring your book to readers while achieving your publishing goals. \nFind the Publishing Option That Fits Your Goals\nThis interactive online workshop begins with a Publishing Path Quiz designed to help you identify the publishing route that best aligns with your book\, budget\, timeline\, and desired publishing experience. \nYou’ll gain a clear understanding of the three main publishing options available to authors today: \n\nSelf-publishing\nTraditional publishing\nHybrid publishing\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nThe advantages and challenges of self-publishing\nHow traditional publishing works and what publishers look for\nWhen hybrid publishing may be a suitable option\nThe costs\, timelines\, and responsibilities associated with each path\nCommon publishing mistakes and how to avoid them\nPractical next steps for publishing your book\n\nHow to Choose the Best Publishing Path for Your Book\nEvery author’s journey is different. Some writers want complete creative control\, while others prefer the support of a publishing team. This workshop will help you evaluate your priorities and determine which publishing path aligns with your personal and professional goals. \nWhether you’re writing your first manuscript or preparing to publish a completed book\, you’ll leave with greater clarity and a practical roadmap for moving forward. \nAsk Your Publishing Questions Live\nThe workshop concludes with a live Q&A session\, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions about their own publishing journey and receive expert guidance on next steps. \nWorkshop Details\nDate: Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Online (Live Webinar)\nCost: $20\nLanguage: English \nSpeaker: Melody Ann Owen\, Publishing Strategist and Developmental Editor. \nRegister today and gain the knowledge\, confidence\, and tools you need to choose the publishing path that’s right for you and your book. \n📩 Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available as an online\, live-streaming webinar only. Once you have registered\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \n\nRegister Now!\n  \nAbout the Speaker:\nMelody Owen is the creator of Author Odyssey\, a nonfiction author platform that helps experts\, professionals\, and aspiring authors turn complex ideas into engaging\, impactful books. A developmental editor\, nonfiction strategist\, and educator with a background in professional writing\, linguistics\, teaching\, and publishing\, she guides authors through the journey of planning\, writing\, publishing\, and promoting meaningful nonfiction. Melody is passionate about helping authors create books that are accessible\, transformative\, and built to make a lasting impact.  \nAbout the Community:\nAuthor Odyssey is a nonfiction author community designed to help writers navigate the journey from idea to published book with greater clarity\, confidence\, and momentum. Through workshops\, writing sessions\, educational resources\, publishing guidance\, and community support\, members move through every stage of the author journey alongside other driven writers. Built around a gamified framework\, Author Odyssey transforms the often-overwhelming publishing process into a structured\, motivating\, and meaningful adventure.  \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/how-to-choose-the-best-publishing-path-for-your-book/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Evening,Virtual
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SUMMARY:NEW! Understanding Financial Statements: What Your Numbers Are Telling You
DESCRIPTION:Do Your Financial Statements Leave You With More Questions Than Answers?\nUnderstanding your numbers isn’t just about accounting. It’s about knowing what they can tell you about the health of your business — so you can spot potential problems\, identify opportunities\, and make more informed decisions. \nThis practical workshop will help you understand the balance sheet and income statement\, how they work together\, and how to read the story your numbers are telling about your business. \nReserve Your Spot \nWhat you will learn?\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have a better understanding of how to: \n✓ Understand the structure and purpose of a balance sheet and income statement\n✓ See how the two statements relate to each other\n✓ Interpret key financial ratios\, including liquidity\, profitability\, and efficiency\n✓ Identify strengths and potential red flags in your financials\n✓ Use what your numbers are telling you to make more informed business decisions\n✓ Communicate your financial position more effectively with investors\, lenders\, and partners \nNo accounting or finance background required. \nIs this Workshop for You?\nThis workshop is designed for founders\, early-stage entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and anyone without a finance or accounting background who wants to better understand their financial statements. \nIt could be especially useful if you’ve ever looked at your financials and wondered: \nWhat are these statements actually telling me?\nWhich numbers should I be paying attention to?\nAre there strengths or warning signs I’m overlooking?\nHow can I use this information when making business decisions?\nWhat will lenders or investors see when they look at my numbers? \nIf those questions sound familiar\, this workshop is for you. \nMeet Your Speaker\nArtiom Rudenco\, CPA | Co-Founder\, A to Z Consulting\nArtiom is a CPA and co-founder of A to Z Consulting\, a bilingual accounting and advisory firm based in Montreal. \nHe works with businesses\, including early-stage startups\, to help them understand their financial statements\, prepare accurate and investor-ready reporting\, and communicate their numbers to lenders\, investors\, and other stakeholders. \nOnce you have registered for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \n\nReady to understand what your numbers are telling you?\nPre-registration is required. This workshop will be presented in English. \nStop Guessing. Start Understanding Your Numbers. Sign Up Here \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. \nDiscover our full range of services for entrepreneurs here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/learn-to-read-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Virtual,Women Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:NEW! Level up your Artist Bio\, Statement\, & CV
DESCRIPTION:How to Write an Artist Bio\, Statement & CV That Gets Noticed\nNot sure how to describe your artistic practice? Level Up Your Artist Bio\, Statement & CV is a practical workshop designed to help artists communicate their work with greater clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. \nWriting about your own work isn’t always straightforward. Many artists struggle to know where to begin\, what to include\, or how to describe their practice without relying on vague or generic language. Whether you’re applying for grants\, exhibitions\, residencies\, festivals\, or other professional opportunities\, having strong written materials can help your application stand out and accurately reflect your work. \nLevel Up Your Artist Bio\, Statement & CV\nThis workshop offers a framework for approaching the artist bio\, statement\, and CV as tools for understanding and communicating your practice. Through examples\, practical exercises\, and guided feedback\, we’ll look at the different roles each document plays and how they can work together to present a clear picture of your work. \nWe’ll spend time identifying the ideas\, questions\, and experiences that shape your practice. The goal is to develop materials that are specific\, coherent\, and useful across a range of professional contexts. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nClarify the ideas and themes that run through your practice.\nUnderstand the distinct purpose of an artist bio\, statement\, and CV.\nDevelop strategies for writing with greater clarity and specificity.\nRecognize and move beyond common generic or overused formulations.\nLeave with practical tools you can continue to apply when revising these documents.\n\nWhy This Matters\nYour bio\, statement\, and CV are often requested for grants\, exhibitions\, residencies\, festivals\, and other opportunities. They are frequently the first introduction decision-makers have to your work and can play an important role in shaping how your practice is understood. \nThese documents also provide an opportunity to reflect on your artistic journey and communicate your ideas in a way that is accessible to others. A strong understanding of these materials can make the application process feel more manageable and less like starting from scratch each time. \nBy participating in this workshop\, you’ll gain practical strategies that can help you create stronger professional materials and feel more confident presenting your work. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is intended for emerging artists from all disciplines who are developing or revising their professional materials. It is suitable both for artists writing these documents for the first time and for those returning to materials that no longer reflect their current practice. \nNo prior experience is required. \nWorkshop Details\nSpeaker: Caroline Gauthier\, YES Artist Business Coach\nDate: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM\nFormat: Hybrid\nCost: $20 \nBonus for In-Person Participants\nIn-person attendees are invited to arrive at 6:00 PM for a fun preparation exercise designed to help participants connect with one another. Learn more about fellow artists and gain insight into their own practice before the workshop begins. \n📩 Pre‑registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available in person and as an online\, live‑streaming webinar. \nIn person participants\, please arrive at the YES office (666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor) 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nOnline participants will receive login instructions a few hours before the start. If you do not see the email\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \n\nRegister Now!\n  \nAbout the Speaker:\nCaroline Gauthier first began her training as an opera singer. She earned her music degree at Université de Montréal\, then transitioned into theatre and film. Being of an entrepreneurial spirit\, she soon began producing stage shows and short films and co-founding a film collective. There\, she saw her films selected for festivals in Canada\, Europe\, and the United States. After a 12-year career in the arts and media sector\, Caroline recognized that management and coordination were among her greatest strengths. This realization led her to pursue her passion for business by completing an MBA at HEC Montréal. \nKnown for her practicality\, empathy\, and rigor\, Caroline is equally recognized for her strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Throughout her career\, she has combined her creative sensibilities with a highly rational mindset to successfully advance projects in both the arts and nonprofit sectors. \nAs an artist business coach\, she brings to the table her knack for structure\, forging a vision and seeing things through.  \nShe is thrilled to use her business and creative skills to put them at the service of artist-entrepreneurs and help them with their projects\, from ideation to fruition.  \n  \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/how-to-write-an-artist-bio-statement-cv-that-gets-noticed/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Evening
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SUMMARY:NEW! Do Your Best Work - Understand How You Work Best
DESCRIPTION:Do Your Best Work – Understand How You Work Best\n\nDo you sometimes feel like you’re putting in a lot of effort but not always getting the results you want? The reality is that there is no single right way to think\, communicate\, organize\, or get work done. This interactive workshop designed to help you recognize your strengths\, improve collaboration\, and build sustainable strategies for workplace success. \nDiscover What Helps You Thrive at Work\nWhether you’re job searching\, self-employed\, changing careers\, or currently employed\, understanding how you work best can help you navigate challenges with greater confidence and effectiveness. \nJoin Megan K. Hunter\, Psychological Health & Safety Expert\, for an engaging discussion about how different thinking styles contribute to workplace success. Together\, we’ll explore how self-awareness\, flexibility\, and inclusive workplace practices can help individuals and teams perform at their best. \nGet your ticket \nWhat You’ll Explore\n\nNeurodiversity as a workplace strength\nDifferent approaches to productivity and performance\nStrategies for focus\, flexibility\, and sustainable work habits\nHow diverse thinking styles support innovation and collaboration\nPractical ways to better understand and leverage your strengths\n\nBuild Confidence and Workplace Skills\nThis workshop will help you: \n\nBetter understand your preferred ways of working\nDevelop practical strategies for focus and productivity\nImprove communication and collaboration skills\nIncrease adaptability in changing workplace environments\nBuild healthier and more sustainable work habits\n\nBy learning to understand your workplace strengths\, you’ll gain valuable insights that can help you contribute more effectively\, work more confidently\, and achieve greater long-term success. \nPart of a Two-Part Well-Being Series\nThis workshop is the first session in Well-Being: Building & Maintaining Sustainability Throughout Your Working Years\, a two-part series designed to help participants strengthen workplace well-being\, build healthier work habits\, and develop skills that support long-term professional success. \n\n\n  \nMeet your facilitator: Megan Hunter\n\nMegan is the Founder and Executive Strategist of Hunter Health Promotion & Creative. She helps organizations move beyond performative well-being toward meaningful\, human-centered change. Megan is a qualitative researcher and former National Trainer for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace. She brings 20 years of experience in workplace health promotion and has trained more than 2\,000 leaders across sectors. Known for her creative\, accessible approach to complex systems change\, Megan blends evidence\, storytelling\, and design thinking to strengthen psychological safety and agency within organizations. \nMegan holds a Master of Science in Health Promotion and Socio-Behavioural Sciences\, with research focused on mental health and psychological health & safety during COVID-19. She is a co-author of Teacher Take Care and an illustrator for the Misty River Valley Fairies book series. \nReserve your spot \n\nRegistration required\n\n\nWorkshop details\n\nLive online webinarPresented in English \nOnce you register\, you’ll receive an email with instructions to join. If you don’t see it an hour before the session\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \n\n\n 
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/understand-your-workplace-strengths/
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CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Employment,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Virtual
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