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SUMMARY:Financing Options for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nUnlock the Secrets to Securing Business Funding\n  \nAre you an entrepreneur with big dreams and bold ideas but uncertain about how to secure the funding for your business? Join our free workshop\, Financing Options for Your Business\, and gain the tools and insights to turn your vision into a reality. \nThis session is designed to help entrepreneurs explore various funding opportunities and build the confidence to craft investment-worthy proposals. Learn how to navigate different funding channels\, from traditional loans and grants to venture capital and crowdfunding. We will also be uncovering what investors and lenders are really looking for. \n  \nWhat You’ll Gain from This Workshop\n  \n\nHow to identify the best funding sources for your business.\nStrategies for crafting compelling investment proposals.\nKey insights into what makes a business attractive to investors.\n\n  \nThis workshop provides practical advice and actionable steps to secure the financial support your business needs. Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to grow an existing one\, this session equips you with the knowledge to confidently approach investors\, lenders\, and other funding sources. \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll be prepared to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey with a clearer understanding of your financing options. \n  \nTake the First Step in Securing Funding for Your Business\n  \nDon’t let funding hold your dreams back. Register now and take charge of your business’s future! \n  \nSign Up Here\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and online. \nOnce 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. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/secure-funding-for-your-business-3/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp: Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree Business Bootcamp: Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey\n  \nReady to Turn Your Business Idea into Reality?\nOur free 4-part Business Bootcamp offers the expert coaching and practical tools you need to launch your business and start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence. Led by experienced business coaches\, this interactive bootcamp will guide you step-by-step in refining your business idea\, testing your concepts\, and creating a solid business plan. \n\nWhat You Will Gain\n  \n🎥 Watch this video for a sneak peek at what you can expect! \n\nComplete Your Business Model Canvas\nLearn to use this essential tool to map out the key components of your business\, including opportunities\, activities\, and revenue streams. \nNetworking Opportunities\nExpand your professional network by connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential collaborators. \nPitch Practice\nHone your business pitch in front of a supportive audience. You could even win free access to our paid workshops! \nPersonalized Feedback\nReceive expert feedback on your business plans and pitch presentations\, helping you improve and succeed. \nActionable Business Steps\nLeave the bootcamp with clear\, actionable steps to launch and grow your business. To help you avoid common startup mistakes along the way\, check out our helpful blog post on Avoiding Common Startup Mistakes. \nExclusive Resources\nAccess valuable tools and templates exclusive to bootcamp participants\, including a comprehensive business planning toolkit. \nProfessional Certification\nEarn a certificate of completion to enhance your professional profile and showcase your entrepreneurial expertise. \nFollow-Up Support\nBenefit from ongoing support\, including a free coaching session or access to advanced workshops after completing the bootcamp. \n\nEngaging and Interactive Sessions\nPeer Accountability Groups\nJoin peer accountability groups for mutual support and motivation\, keeping you on track throughout your journey. \nHands-On Workshops and Group Activities\nParticipate in hands-on workshops and group activities that reinforce your learning and business skills. \n\nDon’t Miss Out on This Incredible Opportunity to Fuel Your Entrepreneurial Journey!\nWhether you’re launching a product-based business or a service-based business\, this bootcamp provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Learn how to create a competitive business model\, test your ideas\, and communicate your unique value proposition. \n  \nBootcamp Dates\nSeries 1\, Thursdays\, Jan 15\, 22\, 29\, & Feb 5\, 2026\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nSeries 2\, Thursdays\, Feb 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, 2026\,  1:00 – 3:30 PM  \nSeries 3\, Thursdays\, Mar 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, 2026\,  6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nSeries 4\, Thursdays\, April 2\, 9\, 16 & 23\, 2026\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM  \nSeries 5\, Thursdays\, June 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\, 2026\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM  \nSeries 6\, Thursdays\, July 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2026\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM  \nSeries 7\, July 30\, Aug 6\, 13\,  & 20\, 2026\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM  \n  \nHow to Register\nFor more information and to register\, call 438-812-0168 or email us at servicescoordinator@yesmontreal.ca. \nNote: Participants must have an active file at YES to register and complete the series in consecutive order. If you miss a session\, you must wait until the next session to continue. \n  \nJoin Our Entrepreneurship Program for Just $30 Annually\nUnlock a year of benefits\, including free one-on-one coaching\, business bootcamps\, legal resources\, and accounting clinics. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/business-bootcamp-launch-your-business-2/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Entrepreneurship
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:Learn at Lunch: Rich Isn’t Just Revenue: How Business Owners can Build Real Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Build Real Wealth Beyond Business Revenue — Register Free\nLearn how entrepreneurs can turn strong income into long-term personal security. In this 1-hour\, online Learn at Lunch workshop\, you’ll see why revenue and reinvestment aren’t the same as wealth—and what to do instead. \nWhy revenue isn’t the same as wealth\nMany business owners focus on growing revenue\, scaling operations\, and reinvesting every dollar back into the business—yet still feel uncertain about long-term financial security. That’s because wealth is built through ownership\, diversification\, and a plan\, not just higher sales. This session explains how relying solely on your business can quietly increase risk and reduce your future options. \nCommon wealth-building mistakes entrepreneurs make\nYou’ll explore three common traps that can hold business owners back from building lasting personal wealth: \n\nOver-reinvesting in the business at the expense of personal assets\nUnder-diversifying income and investments (too much tied to one company)\nDelaying retirement planning because you don’t expect to “stop working”\n\nWhat you’ll learn (practical and high-level)\nThis workshop is designed to be approachable—no finance background required. You’ll gain a practical\, high-level overview of how the stock and bond markets can help entrepreneurs: \n\nBuild personal wealth beyond business income\nStrengthen financial resilience during slower seasons or unexpected changes\nCreate long-term freedom\, flexibility\, and optionality\n\nA better way to think about wealth\nInstead of waiting until the business is “done\,” this session reframes wealth as something you build alongside your business—starting now—so your future isn’t dependent on day-to-day operations. By the end\, you’ll have clearer next steps and a more confident mindset about building personal financial security beyond your company. \nWho this workshop is for\nThis workshop is for business owners who want their money working for them—now and in the future—so they can build lasting personal wealth and avoid depending on their business forever. If you’ve been reinvesting everything\, relying on your business as your retirement plan\, or looking for a straightforward way to diversify\, you’ll find this session especially valuable. \nEvent details\n\nTitle: Learn at Lunch: Rich Isn’t Just Revenue: How Business Owners Can Build Real Wealth\nDate: Thursday\, March 12\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nFormat: Online\, live-stream webinar (English)\nCost: Free\nSpeaker: Anjali Pradhan\, CFA | Investment Coach\n\nPre-registration is required. Take one smart step toward lasting personal wealth. \nRegister Now!\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nAnjali is a business and money coach who helps women build lasting wealth—not just profitable businesses. She takes a holistic approach that looks at business revenue\, personal income\, and how those dollars can be transformed into long‑term financial freedom. \n\nAs a Chartered Financial Analyst and former banker\, Anjali brings institutional‑level financial expertise delivered without hype\, fear tactics\, or influencer shortcuts. \nHer work centers on one key outcome: helping women become work‑optional—creating a life where working is a choice\, not a requirement. \n\n  \n\nHow to Join: After you register\, you’ll receive an email with login instructions. If you haven’t received it an hour before the workshop\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nRegister Now!\n*This free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \nThis workshop is supported in part by the Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI). CELI is sponsored by TALQ in collaboration with Literacy Quebec and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program. \n \n 
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/build-real-wealth-beyond-business-revenue/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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