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SUMMARY:NEW! 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business (Hybrid Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:You’ve got a great business idea\, but is that enough? What’s the next crucial step? \nJoin us for an interactive workshop that will help you answer all the tough questions about how you can jump-start your business the right way. Save both time and your precious budget by strategically planning and building your blueprint for success. \nIn this interactive session\, we’ll guide you through all the necessary steps that entrepreneurs need to focus on before launching their business operations. \nJoin us as we build your start-up framework and cover critical topics such as ideation\, market research\, customer interviews\, prototyping\, and competitor analysis. Give yourself and your business the greatest chance of success and stand out from all the competition. \nYour journey to entrepreneurial success starts right here.  \nPlease Note: This workshop is available in person as well as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \nPre-registration is required. \nUnlock your potential today! Register now for exclusive insights and strategies to fuel your success! \nReserve Your Spot\n\nIf you registered for the in-person workshop please present yourself at the YES office\, situated at 666 Sherbrooke Street West on the 7th floor\, 15-30 minutes prior to the start time of the workshop. \nIf you 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. \nClients wishing to obtain entrepreneurship services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/new-9-actionable-steps-to-building-a-successful-business-hybrid-workshop/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:NEW! From Overwhelm to Clarity: Gaining Productivity and Getting Stuff Done!
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been struggling to stay on top of your job search\, you’re certainly not alone!   \nBeing organized\, maintaining consistency\, gaining productivity\, and having a well-thought-out plan are probably the most important things to have in place when conducting your job search. In fact\, they are essential!    \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll learn how to prioritize\, break down daunting objectives into manageable tasks\, maintain focus and stay on-track throughout your job search journey. This session will help you to gain clarity\, create a roadmap to achieve your goals\, and empower you to turn things around by creating and implementing effective action plans.  \nPre-registration is required. \nRegister Now\nThis workshop is available as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour before the start time of the workshop.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/new-from-overwhelm-to-clarity-gaining-productivity-and-getting-stuff-done/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Employment,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240108T090000
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UID:69403-1704704400-1704733200@yesmontreal.ca
SUMMARY:Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Free*  \nAre legal information questions keeping you up at night? Take advantage of our free\, weekly legal information clinics for entrepreneurs.  \nThe last thing you will want to encounter is legal issues\, so it makes sense to understand your legal risks and options. Our Legal Information Officer is available to provide information and answer questions related to business issues such as business structures\, contract law\, taxation\, and intellectual property.  \nPlease note that the Legal Information Officer can only provide general information and cannot provide anything that constitutes legal advice.  \nSpeaker: Fatou Tounkara\, Legal Information Officer  \nTo register\, please email servicescoordinator@yesmontreal.ca. Please Note: A YES Business Coach referral is required. \n*Legal Information Clinics must be pre-booked. \n*For an annual entrepreneurship fee of $30\, you’ll have access to specialized online services including coaching\, Business Bootcamp\, legal information & accounting clinics.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/legal-information-clinic-for-entrepreneurs-3/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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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/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Networking
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SUMMARY:ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Those wishing to obtain business coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first. \nAre you ready to join a supportive and inspiring community of women who will empower and ELLEvate you throughout your entrepreneurial journey? \nWe’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. \nJoin us for a FREE online workshop where we will delve deep into various topics including: \n\n🤝 Effectively enhancing your leadership skills\n🕑 Improving your time management skills\n⚖️ Exploring strategies to balance work and family life\n💵 Seeking financing options for your small business\, and much more!\n\nDon’t miss out on this informative and interactive online workshop\, which will serve as your gateway into our entrepreneurial community. Learn alongside other women and take your business to new heights! \nAs a bonus\, all ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs Workshops include a 30-minute networking session from 2:30 PM-3:00 PM\, allowing you to connect with fellow participants. \nRegister Now!\n\n Once you have registered\, 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 one hour prior to the start time of the workshop.\n\nThis workshop is made accessible to you at no cost\, thanks to the generous support of YSpace: York University and Innovation\, Science\, and Economic Development Canada. While not all our programs are fully funded\, we are committed to providing services either free of charge or at minimal cost. Thank you for choosing YES!\n\n\n*******************************\n\nVeuillez noter que la participation à cet atelier en ligne gratuit est fortement encouragée pour ceux qui sont intéressés par l’obtention de services de coaching en affaires.  \nÊtes-vous prêt à rejoindre une communauté de femmes solidaires et inspirantes qui vous habiliteront et vous élèveront tout au long de votre parcours entrepreneurial?  \nNous sommes ravis de vous offrir l’espace pour vous connecter avec des femmes aux idées similaires et explorer les ressources et les outils précieux que nous proposons spécifiquement aux femmes dans les affaires. \nRejoignez-nous pour un atelier en ligne GRATUIT où nous plongerons en profondeur dans divers sujets\, notamment: \n\n🤝 Améliorer efficacement vos compétences en leadership\n🕑 Améliorer vos compétences en gestion du temps\n⚖️ Explorer des stratégies pour équilibrer travail et vie de famille\n💵 Rechercher des options de financement pour votre petite entreprise et bien plus encore !\n\nNe manquez pas cet atelier en ligne informatif et interactif\, qui vous servira de porte d’entrée dans notre communauté entrepreneuriale. Apprenez aux côtés d’autres femmes et propulsez votre entreprise vers de nouveaux sommets ! \nEn bonus\, tous les ateliers ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs comprennent une session de réseautage de 30 minutes de 14h30 à 15h00\, vous permettant de vous connecter avec les autres participants. \nInscrivez-vous maintenant!\nUne fois que vous vous serez inscrit\, vous recevrez un courriel avec des instructions sur la façon de vous connecter quelques heures avant le début de l’atelier. Veuillez vérifier votre dossier Spam/Courrier indésirable si vous n’avez pas reçu votre courriel avec les instructions une heure avant l’heure de début de l’atelier.  \nNous sommes en mesure d’offrir cet atelier sélect gratuitement grâce au généreux soutien de YSpace : York University et d’Innovation\, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. Tous nos programmes ne sont pas entièrement financés\, mais nous nous efforçons continuellement d’offrir nos services gratuitement ou à un coût minimal. Merci d’avoir choisi YES! \nCet atelier sera animé en anglais\, mais inclura des sous-titres en français. 
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/ellevating-women-entrepreneurs-workshop-2/2023-09-22/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Networking,Virtual,Women Entrepreneurship
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T093000
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SUMMARY:French for the Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Improve Your French for Work – Join Our Online Course Today\n  \nAre you ready to improve your French for work and gain the language skills you need to thrive in a bilingual workplace? Whether you’re aiming to improve your reading\, writing\, speaking\, or listening\, this immersive program will help you grow your confidence and professionalism en français. \n\nWhy Join This Program?\nDesigned for high beginners and intermediate-level learners\, our French for the Workforce course is more than just grammar and vocabulary—it’s about real-world application. \nWhether you’re just entering the workforce or looking to advance your career\, this course is tailored to help you communicate clearly and effectively in French. \n\nUpcoming Sessions\nHigh Beginner Level\n\n📅 September 17 – October 10\, 2025\n🕘 Wednesdays & Fridays\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom\n💰 $105 (8 sessions)\n\nAre you looking to improve your French communication skills for the workplace?\nWhether you’re focusing on reading\, writing\, speaking\, or listening\, our French for the Workforce program is designed to help you succeed in professional settings. \nIn this interactive\, four-week virtual course\, you’ll:\n✅ Expand your vocabulary and grammar skills\n✅ Practice mock interviews and learn to answer “Tell me about yourself” with confidence\n✅ Improve your CV writing and business email communication\n✅ Gain hands-on experience for workplace meetings and job interviews \n\nIntermediate Level\n\n📅 November 5 – December 5\, 2025\n🕘 Wednesdays & Fridays\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom\n💰 $125 (10 sessions)\n\nWant to feel more confident communicating in French at work?\nWhether you’re writing business emails\, participating in meetings\, or crafting a professional cover letter\, our French for the Workforce program is here to help you thrive in a bilingual workplace. \nIn this interactive\, five-week virtual course tailored for intermediate-level learners\, you’ll:\n✅ Strengthen your grammar and expand your vocabulary\n✅ Practice writing professional emails and cover letters\n✅ Boost your confidence in workplace conversations and meetings\n✅ Receive personalized feedback from both your instructor and peers \nBuild on your existing skills\, gain real-world practice\, and take your French to the next level—one professional interaction at a time. \n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session includes: \n\nGroup discussion and role play\nEmail and CV writing exercises\nInterview and meeting preparation\nGrammar\, conjugation\, and comprehension practice\n\nYou’ll also gain insight into using French keywords and terminology to strengthen your job applications. If you’re looking to improve your French for work\, this program offers the support and structure you need to succeed. \n  \nReady to Register?\nSpots are limited and registration is required. To ensure proper placement\, you’ll complete a brief written and oral evaluation. \n📞 Call 514-878-9788 or ✉️ email \n  \nMore Resources\nAdditionally\, we offer professional French translation services for your CV and cover letter.  \nFor more information about our services for job seekers\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/improve-your-french-for-work/2022-06-08/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Employment,French
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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