Registering Your Business
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Online / Remote, Canada
Wondering How to Register a Business in Quebec? Join Our Free Workshop!

Starting a business in Quebec requires understanding the legal steps involved. Our free workshop will guide you through the entire process on how to register a business in Quebec. From registration to choosing the right business structure, we provide a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the legal framework of Quebec’s business regulations.

Step-by-Step Guidance on Registering Your Business
In this workshop, we’ll walk you through the entire registration process with the Quebec government. You’ll learn how to legally register your startup, fill out the necessary forms, and understand the key requirements for a successful registration. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge you need to take the first steps toward establishing your business with confidence.

Benefits of Registering Your Business in Quebec
Registering your business brings numerous benefits, including legal protection, tax advantages, and the ability to access government programs and funding. We’ll explain the advantages of having your business officially recognized and the essential steps to ensure you’re in full compliance with Quebec’s laws.

Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business
One of the most important decisions when starting a business is selecting the right legal structure. Our workshop covers various options, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, to help you choose the structure that best aligns with your business goals.

Speaker: Jessica Ling, Legal Information Officer

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in starting a business in Quebec, whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re ready to take action.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from an expert in the field!

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Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available online.
Once 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.
To learn more about our services for entrepreneurs, click here.

Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:30
Kickstart Your Business with Creative Problem-Solving

Are you ready to turn your ideas into impactful products and services? Join our Idea Generator Workshop to explore the 4 golden rules of business ideation for startups and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. This two-hour session offers a step-by-step guide to mastering the ideation process, designed specifically for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs.

What You’ll Learn in the Workshop

What is business ideation for startups, and why is it essential for entrepreneurs? It begins with identifying a problem worth solving. In this workshop, you’ll learn to pinpoint pivotal areas demanding your creative focus and engage in hybrid brainstorming to generate innovative solutions. Finally, we’ll guide you through developing actionable plans to bring these solutions to life.
In an interactive and collaborative setting, participants will explore practical tools and strategies to tackle challenges and create meaningful offerings. Whether you’re launching a startup or refining a business concept, this workshop equips you with the skills to succeed.
Workshop Highlights:

Understand the ideation process and its relevance to entrepreneurship.
Discover how to identify key problems and generate creative solutions.
Learn brainstorming techniques to expand your ideas.
Build actionable plans to transform concepts into reality.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear, actionable vision to jump-start your business venture. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step in your entrepreneurial journey.
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and as an online, live-streaming webinar.

Register Now to Jump-Start Your Business!

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Once 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.
To learn more about our services for entrepreneurs, click here.
The Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI) is sponsored by TALQ in collaboration with Literacy Quebec and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.

Level Up Your Outreach: Learn To Leverage Linkedin And Reddit
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:30
Boost Your B2B Outreach: Level Up LinkedIn & Reddit for Real Leads
Learn how to boost your B2B outreach on LinkedIn and Reddit with expert guidance from Peter Sabapathy of Bane Consulting Services. This workshop goes beyond basic tips to teach you how to generate qualified leads, build credibility, and engage authentically in the communities where your prospects spend their time.
What You’ll Learn
1. Profile Optimization

Create compelling LinkedIn profiles for personal and company brands.
Design profiles that speak directly to your target prospects and attract the right attention.

2. Lead Generation (Without the Spam)

Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator and free tools to build smart, targeted lead lists.
Understand how Reddit can surface buying signals without cold DMs or hard selling.

3. Networking & Community Engagement

Connect strategically with ideal profiles on LinkedIn without being pushy.
Engage with Reddit communities effectively—by providing value, not pitches.
Find the subreddits where your buyers hang out and start authentic conversations.

4. Content That Builds Credibility

Create content that earns trust and drives engagement across LinkedIn and Reddit.
Position yourself as a thought leader while respecting each platform’s culture.

Why Attend?
LinkedIn is unmatched for B2B visibility and lead generation, while Reddit provides candid insights about buyer needs. By attending this session, you’ll learn to boost your B2B outreach without being “that guy” in the DMs.
Who Should Attend?

Founders and business owners seeking real feedback, not vanity metrics.
Sales professionals wanting to connect authentically.
Marketers aiming to grow reach and credibility in high-signal communities.
Anyone curious about ethically using Reddit and LinkedIn together for leads and engagement.

Workshop Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Format: Online | $20.00*
Speaker: Peter Sabapathy, AI Solutions Specialist @ Bane Consulting
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and available online.
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About the speaker
With over 15 years of expertise in sales and marketing, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge in creating and implementing effective sales strategies.
His proficiency in software sales and business development is matched by his commitment to fostering strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.
At this workshop, Peter will share his insights on leveraging AI to create compelling marketing content and strategies that resonate in today’s competitive digital world.
His practical, results-oriented approach will provide attendees with valuable skills and strategies to enhance their online presence and marketing effectiveness.

Once 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.
To learn more about our services for entrepreneurs, click here.
*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

NEW! The Secret of Being Chosen - How Emotional Connection Makes You The Obvious Choice
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:30
Grow Your Brand Through Emotional Connection — Learn How to Create Real Impact
Grow Your Brand Through Emotional Connection — Learn how to create real impact in a fast-moving digital world where authenticity is often lost.
Why Emotional Connection Matters
In a digital world crowded with content, accelerated by AI, and driven by speed, brands are producing more than ever, yet connecting less. As creation becomes faster, authenticity is often lost, and many brands confuse volume and performance with real impact.
The result is sameness, visual fatigue, and emotional numbness. People are no longer choosing what is technically “better.” They are craving human presence, real intention, and brands that make them feel something.
What You Will Learn
The Psychology Behind Choice and Brand Memory
Through real examples, interactive reflections, and practical exercises, participants will learn how emotional connection drives memory, preference, and choice, and why comparison only happens when connection is missing.

Understand why 95% of purchasing decisions happen subconsciously and how emotion influences choice before logic
Learn how to create emotional associations that make their brand memorable
Walk away with a practical framework to apply emotional connection to brand messaging, content, and visual presence

Who This Talk Is For
This talk is designed to help entrepreneurs connect more deeply with their audience and become the brand people choose with confidence — not the one they compare.
Speaker
Speaker: Fernanda Ervilha, Brand Designer specializing in Emotional Connection & Brand Essence.
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and available online.
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About the speaker
Fernanda Ervilha is a brand strategist and designer with over 17 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and purpose-driven businesses build brands that connect emotionally and stand out authentically.
As the founder of FDesign Mindful Branding, Fernanda specializes in uncovering a brand’s essence and translating it into meaningful stories, messaging, and visual identities that people remember and choose.
Her work sits at the intersection of branding, human behavior, and emotional connection, guiding business owners to move beyond features and competition and instead build brands rooted in values, feeling, and human presence.
Fernanda believes that strong brands are not built by being louder or faster, but by being felt.
Once 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.
To learn more about our services for entrepreneurs, click here.
*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
