Learn what steps you can take to prepare for an in-person, Zoom and phone interview so that you can make a positive impression on the interviewer. Find out which behavioral interview questions employers are most likely to ask, and how to answer them using the 'STAR' method.
Calling all creative souls, it's time to come together and bring our art back to the forefront! This year's Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists Conference, Coming Together Through Community, focuses on connection and community as a path to a thriving art practice. Let's work together to create strong and resilient communities that will see us through anything.
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.
The best way to access the hidden job market is through nurturing professional connections via social media, volunteering, attending events and meet-ups. You will learn how to meet new people to enlarge your network, conduct informational interviews/coffee meetings, and successfully start and develop professional relationships.
Come learn some tricks of the trade from the owners of 4 successful eateries. You'll discover how they got involved in the business and their industry experience prior to going on their own, what groundwork they did before launching, what would they say to aspiring restauranteurs, and how they have managed menus, staff, landlords, food costs, marketing, COVID and much more.
You will learn how to identify and remove barriers, repair and strengthen relationships, and create win-win outcomes. We’ll also look at creative problem-solving techniques and practice compassionate curiosity, so you can keep your professional relationships strong and growing.
Learn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. You will also gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.
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.
In this webinar, you will participate in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You will then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
We will show you step-by-step how to register your business with the Quebec government, providing a legal framework to help you through the process. You will also learn about the benefits of registering your startup, and the different legal structures so you can decide which one is right for your business.
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.
Join us for this interactive discussion on all things e-commerce and you’ll learn the fundamentals of operating a successful online shop. We will discuss tips, tricks, tools, and strategies on how you can make your first 100 sales online, retain customers, market to new customers, and more.
Today’s employers require resumes, cover letters, and online applications to meet certain standards and criteria. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to stand out and increase your chances of landing a job interview by using keywords, data, and accomplishments.
Learn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. Gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.
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.
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.
Learn how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments, find the right words and confidence to negotiate a higher salary during the offer stage. And how to get it in writing. During this webinar, you'll also have the opportunity to learn how to ask for a raise once you are hired.
Social enterprises have become mainstream rather than a peculiar vague structure just to do social or environmental good. From the familiar sphere of circular economy to clean tech, vegan luxury, and bigger dreams like carbon economy, the variety of activities is growing. This workshop will help you learn how to build impactful and profitable social enterprises through the lens of business and impact model innovation.
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.
You will learn how to identify and remove barriers, repair and strengthen relationships, and create win-win outcomes. We’ll also look at creative problem-solving techniques and practice compassionate curiosity, so you can keep your professional relationships strong and growing.
Learn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. You will also gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.
Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey? If you answered yes to these questions, you’re at the right place! Let’s connect and you will discover the resources and funding options available to you as a woman in business.
Learn what steps you can take to prepare for an in-person, Zoom and phone interview so that you can make a positive impression on the interviewer. Find out which behavioral interview questions employers are most likely to ask, and how to answer them using the 'STAR' method.
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.
The best way to access the hidden job market is through nurturing professional connections via social media, volunteering, attending events and meet-ups. You will learn how to meet new people to enlarge your network, conduct informational interviews/coffee meetings, and successfully start and develop professional relationships.
There are nearly 2,780 social economy businesses. However, there are still a lot of questions around establishing a social enterprise. Choosing the right type of legal entity to register is perplexing! Should it be an incorporation (Quebec vs Federal), a nonprofit or a charity? What is the emerging notion of B-Corp? And then how about blood in the veins, funding? What organizations can help? What are the eligibility criteria for funding?
Learn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. Gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.
Join us for a free Open House at the YES Centre on Wednesday, April 19th! Discover our facilities, meet our team, receive career advice at our drop-ins, and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Whether you're a new or returning client, we can't wait to show you what makes our non-profit organization so special. Come have some fun, network, and learn how we can help you reach your career goals.
This webinar is designed to provide you with a baker’s dozen of insider tips on how to market your work. Discover how to harness your creativity to get valuable publicity and have fun while you are at it. All at a low cost. Or at no cost.
Motivation is a process that allows us to initiate and maintain behaviors that help us work towards a goal. It can be as simple as being thirsty and grabbing a glass of water to quench your thirst or something more complex like working continuously to gain a university degree or pursuing a dream job over […]
In today's overcrowded digital landscape, it's imperative to utilize every tool in your arsenal to effectively carve out a niche for your brand. From mastering keywords and metadata to creating captivating thumbnails and descriptions, a successful YouTube SEO strategy can make a difference. So why wait? Take your video content to the next level and start ranking on YouTube today!
In this webinar, you will participate in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You will then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
Today’s employers require resumes, cover letters, and online applications to meet certain standards and criteria. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to stand out and increase your chances of landing a job interview by using keywords, data, and accomplishments.
Join the panel of social entrepreneurs to hear their experiences, stories of uphills and downhills, and how they're running their impact-oriented businesses while thriving financially. In this Q&A panel, we will follow social entrepreneurs' journey through gruesome chasms. From designing the business, validation, and go-to-market, all the way to gaining traction and growth.
You will learn how to identify and remove barriers, repair and strengthen relationships, and create win-win outcomes. We’ll also look at creative problem-solving techniques and practice compassionate curiosity, so you can keep your professional relationships strong and growing.
Learn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. You will also gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.
This event is a unique gathering of local entrepreneurs who have achieved remarkable success by taking their startups to an international stage and gaining tremendous visibility for themselves and their clients. You'll discover how to leverage influencers to reach your target audience authentically and effectively, learn best practices for influencer marketing, identify the right influencers for your brand, and measure campaign success. You'll also learn how to create compelling campaigns and messages that resonate with your audience to maximize your brand's visibility and increase engagement.
The purpose of this free Learn@Lunch is to explain the roles and services offered by Procurement Assistance Canada, to understand the buying process, including knowing if the Government of Canada buys your goods or services, how to build networks and promote your business, we will also address how to find opportunities and finally, and how to register as a supplier in the Supplier’s databases.