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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:  \nJump Start Your Art: Begin Your Journey to a Profitable Artistic Career\n  \nAre you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art\nIn this free workshop\, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools\, resources\, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community\, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as: \n\nIndustry Overview\nLearn about the arts industry landscape\, its challenges\, and opportunities for growth. \nMarketing and Promotion Tips\nUnderstand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience. \nBuilding Stakeholder Relationships\nDiscover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries\, clients\, and collaborators. \nNavigating Funding and Grants\nGet essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals. \n\nPersonal Consultation for Artistic Growth\nAfter the workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice\, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps. \nOne-on-One Artist Coaching\nA free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business. \nPre-registration is required. Available as an online\, live-streaming webinar as well as in person. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nIf you registered for the in-person workshop\, please arrive at the YES office\, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor\, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nFor online participants\, 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. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/jump-start-your-art-3/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:NEW! Service Agreements: What To Watch For - From Both Sides Of The Deal
DESCRIPTION:Understand Service Agreements: Protect Your Work & Negotiate with Confidence\nWhether you’re providing services or hiring support for your business\, understanding service agreements is essential to protect your work\, avoid costly misunderstandings\, and strengthen professional relationships. This workshop is designed for founders\, freelancers\, and small business owners who want to navigate service contracts confidently. \nWhy Service Agreements Matter\nService agreements are practical tools for clarity and protection. In this session\, you’ll learn how to interpret key clauses\, recognize potential risks\, and ensure that both provider and client expectations are clearly defined. \nKey Clauses and Red Flags\nYou’ll explore the most important clauses of a service agreement\, including scope\, deliverables\, payment terms\, timelines\, intellectual property\, and liability. You’ll also learn to spot common red flags such as vague language\, missing termination terms\, and one-sided conditions that could lead to disputes. \nBalancing Client and Provider Perspectives\nLooking at contracts from both the provider and client perspectives\, you’ll understand what each side needs to protect. Providers will learn how to safeguard payment and scope\, while clients will discover what to watch for regarding quality and timelines. We’ll also discuss typical friction points and strategies to handle them effectively. \nBuild Confidence in Negotiation\nThe workshop focuses on building negotiation confidence. You’ll learn to distinguish between flexible terms and standard boilerplate language\, and how to ask the right questions to ensure clarity and fairness in your agreements. \nSession Details & Q&A\nThe session concludes with a Q&A and group discussion\, giving participants a chance to share experiences and insights. Please note this is an educational session only—no legal advice will be provided. \n\nSpeaker: Andrew Cuttini\, Founder\, AC Legal Services Inc.\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, December 2 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Online\nFee: $20\n\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available online\, as a live streaming webinar. \nSign Up Here\n\nAbout the Speaker\nAndrew Cuttini is a business-minded technology lawyer with a pragmatic approach and nearly 15 years of experience supporting startups and growing companies. His practice spans technology (including SaaS and AI)\, life sciences\, manufacturing\, and hospitality—always with a focus on aligning legal strategy with business goals.  \nKnown for his collaborative\, solution-oriented style\, Andrew acts as fractional general counsel for several innovative organizations\, helping them navigate contracts\, growth\, compliance\, and strategic risk with clarity and confidence.  \nHe began his legal career in private practice before moving in-house\, gaining hands-on experience with fast-paced\, international businesses. Today\, he works independently with companies that value responsiveness\, creativity\, and practical legal insight.  \nWhen he’s not working with clients\, you’ll likely find him playing hockey\, spinning vinyl\, or chasing after his kids.  \nIf you registered for the in-person workshop\, please arrive at the YES office\, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor\, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nFor online participants\, 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. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/protect-your-work-negotiate-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking
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