NEW! Demystifying Business Registration for Artists

Online / Remote , Canada

Join us to understand the differences between business registration, incorporation, and tax numbers. Learn the processes involved for each. Gain insights into tax rates and your tax obligations to help you stay compliant. And get clarity on what is mandatory, what is optional, and the right timing for each step.  

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NEW! Breaking Down the Interview: How to Prepare and Answer for Success

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

Gain essential strategies for in-person, online, and phone interviews, enabling you to leave a positive and memorable impression on your interviewer. We’ll help you craft responses to the most common behavioral interview questions and master the STAR method, empowering you to articulate your experiences with clarity and relevance. 

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Legal Information Clinic

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

Are legal information questions keeping you up at night? 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. 

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

This workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. We’ll outline the services and resources available to you at YES and from other arts organizations in the community, and touch upon key things to consider in building a career or business in the arts.

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Career Decision Making and Self Assessment

Online / Remote , Canada

In this session, you'll actively engage in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You'll then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make thoughtful decisions that will contribute to your career identity.    

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Legal Information Clinic

Online / Remote , Canada

Are legal information questions keeping you up at night? Take advantage of our free, weekly legal information clinics for entrepreneurs. 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. 

Beyond Basics: Elevate Your Etsy Game

Online / Remote , Canada

Join us for a hands-on virtual workshop focused on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tailored specifically for Etsy sellers. Learn how to craft compelling product titles, descriptions, and tags that not only captivate your audience but also boost your listings in Etsy's search rankings.

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French for the Workforce

Online / Remote , Canada

From standing out in your job interviews, to participating in workplace chit-chat, French for the Workforce goes beyond the basics and improves your professional French.

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NEW! Financing Options for Your Business (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

Gain invaluable insights into creating investment-worthy proposals, discover the right funding channels for your business, and unravel the mysteries of what investors are really looking for. Join us on this funding journey and turn your vision into a reality! 

AI Empowerment for SMBs: Automate, Personalize, and Grow

Ste Foy - La Maison Smith 2330 Chemin Sainte-Foy #Suite 109 Québec, QC G1V 1S5, Québec, Québec, Canada

Unlock the power of AI to streamline operations, engage customers, and accelerate growth in this exclusive workshop for SMBs. Led by YES business coach Farshad Rouhani, with insights from Philip Goyer, learn how affordable AI tools can transform your business. Includes hands-on experience and networking opportunities.

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NEW! Where the Jobs Are: Unlocking Strategies for Getting Hired!

Online / Remote , Canada

Learn to create a strategic action plan so you can build and expand your network and meet new people, conduct informational interviews and successfully start and build professional relationships. If you want to move beyond the limitations of job postings and increase your chances of accessing unadvertised jobs and insider information about potential opportunities, networking is a crucial skill for any job seeker or career shifter.

The Impact Innovators Bootcamp

Online / Remote , Canada

Over four sessions, you’ll embark on a transformative journey from ideation to market strategies, all while keeping sustainability and ethical considerations at the forefront. This bootcamp will equip you with the tools to break down your big vision into straightforward ways to create, deliver and capture value. Join us in shaping a future where purpose-driven startups play a pivotal role in building a sustainable and impactful world.