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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 in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \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 free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/jump-start-your-art-2/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime,Virtual
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SUMMARY:9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nHere’s Your Blueprint for Business Success\n  \nDo you have a great business idea but aren’t sure what comes next? Join our free workshop\, 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business\, and learn how to strategically plan and build your own blueprint for entrepreneurial success. \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll discover how to save time and maximize your budget by taking the right steps before launching your business. From ideation to competitor analysis\, this workshop guides you through every stage of the start-up process. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Workshop\n  \n\nHow to validate your business idea with market research and customer interviews.\nThe essentials of prototyping and testing your concept.\nTechniques to analyze competitors and carve out your unique value proposition.\n\nThis workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch their business operations the right way\, with a focus on strategic planning\, effective execution\, and minimizing costly mistakes. By building a solid start-up framework that addresses market trends\, customer needs\, and operational efficiency\, you’ll set yourself apart from the competition\, attract potential investors\, and significantly increase your chances of achieving long-term success and sustainable growth. \nWhether you’re just beginning to shape your business idea\, refining your concept\, or gearing up to take the plunge\, this session equips you with practical tools\, proven strategies\, and expert insights to confidently turn your vision into reality. \n  \nStart Your Journey to Success\n  \nDon’t let uncertainty hold you back. Register today and take the first step toward building a thriving business! \n  \nSign Up Here\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \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 entrepreneurs\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/building-a-successful-business-3/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:Financing Options for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nUnlock the Secrets to Securing Business Funding\n  \nAre you an entrepreneur with big dreams and bold ideas but uncertain about how to secure the funding for your business? Join our free workshop\, Financing Options for Your Business\, and gain the tools and insights to turn your vision into a reality. \nThis session is designed to help entrepreneurs explore various funding opportunities and build the confidence to craft investment-worthy proposals. Learn how to navigate different funding channels\, from traditional loans and grants to venture capital and crowdfunding. We will also be uncovering what investors and lenders are really looking for. \n  \nWhat You’ll Gain from This Workshop\n  \n\nHow to identify the best funding sources for your business.\nStrategies for crafting compelling investment proposals.\nKey insights into what makes a business attractive to investors.\n\n  \nThis workshop provides practical advice and actionable steps to secure the financial support your business needs. Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to grow an existing one\, this session equips you with the knowledge to confidently approach investors\, lenders\, and other funding sources. \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll be prepared to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey with a clearer understanding of your financing options. \n  \nTake the First Step in Securing Funding for Your Business\n  \nDon’t let funding hold your dreams back. Register now and take charge of your business’s future! \n  \nSign Up Here\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and 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 entrepreneurs\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/secure-funding-for-your-business-3/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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