
About us
Ready to launch a new venture? Expanding your current business or model? Want to be your own boss?
Your business is our business. We provide province-wide entrepreneurship support.
At YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, we are dedicated to helping you and your business succeed! Our Entrepreneurship services are opened to individuals of any age, whether you're in the startup or growth phase of your business. If you need sales and marketing advice or have questions about financing options and resources, our coaching, workshops, and seminars are designed to give you the information you need to take your business idea to the next level.
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Upcoming events
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Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey
·OnlineOnlineFree Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Bienvenue à notre atelier basé sur les 4 règles d’or de l’idéation. Cet atelier de deux heures vous servira de guide pour naviguer à travers un processus d’idéation simple mais puissant. Mais qu’est-ce que l’idéation exactement, et comment s’applique-t-elle aux entrepreneurs?
Tout commence par l’identification d’un problème qui mérite d’être résolu, en se concentrant sur les domaines clés qui nécessitent toute votre attention créative. Ensuite, vous participerez à une séance de remue-méninges hybride qui favorise une cascade de solutions potentielles. Enfin, nous vous guiderons dans la création de plans d’action concrets pour transformer ces solutions en offres réelles.
Cet atelier est spécialement conçu pour les startups et les entrepreneurs en devenir prêts à plonger dans le monde de la résolution créative de problèmes. Participez dans un cadre dynamique et interactif, et repartez avec une vision claire pour lancer votre projet d’entreprise.
Votre parcours vers la création de produits et de services à fort impact commence ici.
Ne manquez pas cette occasion de faire le premier pas dans votre aventure entrepreneuriale.
Inscrivez-vous maintenant pour propulser votre entreprise.
À noter : Cet atelier est offert en ligne sous forme de webinaire en direct.
L’inscription préalable est obligatoire.
Cet atelier est offert en anglais uniquement.Welcome to our session based on the 4 golden rules of ideation. This two-hour workshop is your guide through a simple yet powerful ideation process. But what exactly is ideation and how does it apply to entrepreneurs?
It all begins with identifying a problem that’s worth solving, focusing on pivotal areas that demand your creative focus, and then engaging in hybrid brainstorming that fosters a cascade of potential solutions. Finally, we’ll guide you through the process of building actionable plans to transition these solutions into real-world offerings.
This workshop is uniquely designed for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to dive into the world of innovative problem-solving. Participate in a dynamic, interactive setting, and leave with a clear vision to jump start your business venture.
Your pathway to creating impactful products and services starts right here.
Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.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.
1 attendee
Maximize Your Revenue Potential
YES, 666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor, Montreal, QC, CAFree Workshop.
To attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW
Saviez-vous qu’il existe 26 modèles de revenus différents?
Plongez dans un atelier exclusif conçu pour les entrepreneurs et les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) souhaitant diversifier et renforcer leurs sources de revenus. Vous y découvrirez en profondeur 26 modèles de revenus, et repartirez avec des connaissances stratégiques pour solidifier les bases financières de votre entreprise.
Cet atelier a pour objectif de démystifier ces différents modèles, en vous dotant des outils nécessaires pour prendre des décisions éclairées, propulser votre entreprise et en renforcer le noyau financier.
Des structures par abonnement au marketing d’affiliation, en passant par la fabrication sous contrat et bien plus encore, cet atelier vous servira de feuille de route pour créer et optimiser vos flux de revenus.
Votre parcours vers la maximisation de vos revenus commence ici.
Veuillez noter : Cet atelier est offert en présentiel seulement.
L'inscription préalable est obligatoire.
Cet atelier est offert en anglais uniquement.Inscrivez-vous gratuitement!
Are you aware of 26 revenue models?
Immerse yourself in an exclusive workshop tailored for entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their revenue horizons. Once inside, you’ll gain in-depth insights into 26 different revenue models, arming yourself with strategic knowledge to strengthen the financial foundations of your business.
This workshop is designed to demystify these diverse revenue models, empowering you with the knowledge and strategic prowess needed to make informed decisions and jump-start your business, while strengthening its financial core.
From subscription-based structures to affiliate marketing, contract manufacturing methodologies and beyond, this workshop serves as a blueprint for creating and optimizing revenue streams.
Your journey towards maximizing your revenue starts right here.
Maximize your revenue, and maximize your success! Register for this workshop and equip yourself with the tools you need to make informed decisions!
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Please Note: This workshop is offered in person only.
Pre-registration is required.
This workshop is available in English only.1 attendee- CA$20.00

Bill 96, Decoded: Exactly What Your Business Must Do
·OnlineOnlineCost $20.00
In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW
Toutes les entreprises au Québec sont assujetties à la Charte de la langue française, mais les obligations varient selon la taille de l'organisation et ses activités.
Cette séance expliquera, en termes simples :
- Les exigences applicables à toutes les entreprises
- Les obligations qui s'ajoutent selon les seuils d'employés
- Les changements entrés en vigueur le 1er juin 2025
- Le déroulement d'une plainte à l'OQLF
- Les risques et coûts liés à la non-conformité
### À qui s'adresse cette séance?
- Propriétaires d'entreprise et entrepreneurs
- Travailleurs autonomes
- Gestionnaires et responsables des opérations
- Professionnels des ressources humaines
- Commerçants et détaillants
- Fournisseurs de services
Que vous comptiez quelques employés ou que votre entreprise soit en croissance, cette séance vous aidera à comprendre vos obligations actuelles et à vous préparer aux prochaines étapes.
Conférencière : Me Oumaima Mouncef, Lawyer, Avens Avocats S.A
Inscription obligatoire. Vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance à l’aide du lien d’inscription. Une confirmation de présence sur Meetup ne donne pas accès à l’atelier.
Cet atelier est offert en anglais et accessible en ligne sous forme de webinaire.*****
Every business in Quebec is subject to the Charter of the French Language, but what you actually have to do depends on your headcount, your operations, and how you interact with customers, employees and suppliers.
A four-person shop, a 30-person agency and a 120-person employer can face three very different sets of rules.
In this session, we'll walk through the obligations band by band, in plain language:
- What applies to every business
- What kicks in at each threshold
- What changes as your organization grows
- How an OQLF complaint actually unfolds
The final phase came into force on June 1, 2025, pulling thousands of small and mid-sized businesses into a regime that never touched them before. Many owners still think this is a big-company problem, or assume that if they have always operated in Quebec without an issue, they must already be compliant.
Beyond fines that escalate with each offence, non-compliance can cost you in other ways, from having to make changes under pressure to dealing with an OQLF order when there is little room to plan or negotiate.
Handled early, compliance is administrative. Handled under an OQLF order, it can be expensive.
### Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for:
- Business owners and entrepreneurs operating in Quebec
- Self-employed professionals who provide services or do business with Quebec clients
- Managers and operators responsible for day-to-day business operations
- HR managers and teams dealing with workplace communications, policies and employee requirements
- Retailers and businesses responsible for signage, packaging and product labelling
- Service providers using standard-form contracts, customer documents or other business communications
Whether you have a handful of employees or are approaching one of the larger thresholds, the goal is to help you understand where your business stands, what obligations apply to you now, and what may change as you grow.
Speaker: Me Oumaima Mouncef, Lawyer, Avens Avocats S.A.
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Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.This workshop is available in English and as an online streaming webinar.
Once you've registered for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
1 attendee 
Financing Options for Your Business
YES, 666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor, Montreal, QC, CAFree Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.📣 Avis à tous les entrepreneurs qui ont de grandes ambitions et des idées audacieuses!
Vous avez une excellente idée d'entreprise, mais vous ne savez pas où trouver le financement nécessaire pour la concrétiser?
Découvrez comment préparer une proposition convaincante, repérer les options de financement les mieux adaptées à votre entreprise et comprendre ce que recherchent réellement les investisseurs et les bailleurs de fonds. Cet atelier pratique vous donnera les outils nécessaires pour naviguer dans le monde du financement avec confiance et faire progresser votre projet.
Votre parcours vers l'obtention de financement pour votre entreprise commence ici.
📍 À noter : Cet atelier est en personne.
L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais uniquement.Veuillez vous présenter aux bureaux de YES, situés au 666 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 7e étage, entre 15 et 30 minutes avant le début de l’atelier.
Calling all entrepreneurs with big dreams and bold ideas!
You have a fantastic business concept, yet you might be unsure about where and how to get the necessary funding to jump-start your business.
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!
Your quest to secure funding for your business starts right here.
Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Please Note: This workshop is available in person.
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English only.Once you have registered, please present yourself at the YES office, situated at 666 Sherbrooke Street West on the 7th floor, 15-30 minutes prior to the start time of the workshop..
2 attendees
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