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Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs

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

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

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Hybrid Workshop)

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, 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. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.

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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.

NEW! AI-Driven Success: Building Sustainable and Profitable Business Models

Online / Remote , Canada

Discover how AI can not only drive profitability but also enhance your company’s societal/environmental contributions, making your business a force for good. This session will equip you with the concepts, tools, and insights needed to launch and scale operations that are viable in today’s competitive market and aligned with tomorrow’s ethical standards.

Contracts 101 For Artists

Online / Remote , Canada

This workshop will help you to determine the key elements of a standard contract, to understand its drafting, and to become more familiar with the basics of its interpretation so you can better protect yourself, your art and your labour.

NEW! Lights, Camera, Action: How to Grow Your Career as an Emerging Filmmaker

Online / Remote , Canada

Embark on a career-boosting journey in our condensed filmmaker workshop! Explore the funding landscape, from public to industry grants, and gain insights on kickstarting your career and growing your resume. Learn to plan your filmmaking path strategically. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this workshop is your compact guide to navigating the industry and unlocking your potential! 

NEW! How To Leverage a CRM System to Scale Your Business

Online / Remote , Canada

This practical workshop will explain what a CRM is, and how you can use it to identify your target market, determine your sales process, and track your interactions and your clients’ engagement. You will learn options for how to use your CRM to be more productive and profitable, even when you don’t have a budget.

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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! 

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Hybrid Workshop)

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, 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. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.

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NEW! 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business (Hybrid Workshop)

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

Join 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.