Fund Your Arts Project: Thinking Outside the Box

Online / Remote , Canada

Attend this workshop and learn how to take control of your artistic destiny and expand your funding opportunities! By diversifying funding sources, creating partnerships, and attracting sponsors, artists can renew grant applications and increase the visibility of their projects. Join us to gain the knowledge and tools needed to diversify your financial set-up!

Recurring

Business Bootcamp

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Business Bootcamp is a 4-week intensive training that gives you the tools to describe, analyze, and develop your business model, and get you prepared to pitch to investors and backers.

NEW! Learn@Lunch: Finding Business Opportunities With The Government

Online / Remote , Canada

This workshop provides key information that helps participants find business opportunities and discusses the procurement tools used by Government of Canada buyers. It will provide an overview of federal procurement websites and includes a demonstration of CanadaBuys, the government’s electronic tendering service.

Interpersonal Skill Development for Business Success

Online / Remote , Canada

Enhance your business strategy and prepare to captivate potential clients and partners by implementing an effective communication style. Gain practical tools that can be immediately applied to enhance your daily interactions, leading to greater satisfaction and success in your role.

Recurring

Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options

Online / Remote , Canada

This workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.

NEW! Sales Skills in Practice

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

If the idea of “selling” seems daunting, this workshop will remove the mystery and bring easy, practical ideas and guidance through the sales process. Let’s dive into the sales funnel together and review each step. We’ll talk about sales cycles and how they vary by product, service, or industry. Be ready to share your experiences and individual challenges as we will tailor some of the content to meet your specific needs.

Recurring

ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

Are you ready to join a supportive and inspiring community of women who will empower and ELLEvate you throughout your entrepreneurial journey? We’re thrilled to offer you the space to connect with like-minded women and explore the valuable resources and tools we provide specifically for women in business.

Making Art Work: Two Part Series

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

This two-part mini-series is designed to help artists gain the necessary business know-how to start their ventures on the right foot. Develop your artistic practice or business strategically in order to see real growth now!

Recurring

Networking for Introverts

Online / Remote , Canada

Does networking make you uncomfortable, nervous, or overwhelm you? Well, you are not alone! This workshop is designed to address common networking concerns you may have, and provide ideas as well as strategies for starting and carrying on conversations and maintaining connections. You’ll also have the chance to put your newly learned skills to use through some interactive activities!  

Recurring

Business Bootcamp

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Business Bootcamp is a 4-week intensive training that gives you the tools to describe, analyze, and develop your business model, and get you prepared to pitch to investors and backers.

Introduction to Google Analytics 4: The New Google Analytics

Online / Remote , Canada

Learn how to create a Google Analytics 4 account/property, navigate the admin panel, improve tracking, customize settings for your business, create reports, and discover different reports. GA 4 is the only Google Analytics that will be available after the summer of 2023, so make sure you are prepared!

NEW! Learn@Lunch: Bidding On Opportunities

Online / Remote , Canada

This workshop will offer a more detailed presentation on the bidding process. It will go over the different types of and key aspects of a bid document and how bidders are evaluated and suppliers are selected. You will also learn how to follow up after receiving results. Best practices, advice, and suggestions will also be discussed.