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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- CA$20.00
Scale Smarter: Using Data & KPI’s To Drive Growth & Your Business
YES, 666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor, Montreal, QC, CACost to attend: $20.00
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW
De nombreux entrepreneurs rencontrent un obstacle fréquent : l’absence de méthodes structurées et basées sur les données pour suivre les progrès, identifier les principaux moteurs de croissance et prendre des décisions stratégiques éclairées. Si des conseils opérationnels sont souvent disponibles, le savoir-faire pratique pour appliquer des cadres comme les KPI (Indicateurs Clés de Performance) et les OKR (Objectifs et Résultats Clés) fait souvent défaut. Sans une base solide en analyse de données, il est facile de perdre de vue ce qui fonctionne — et ce qui ne fonctionne pas.
Cet atelier pratique a été conçu pour y remédier. Vous commencerez par explorer les fondamentaux de la prise de décision basée sur les données, puis vous apprendrez à identifier et suivre les KPI et les indicateurs clés adaptés à votre entreprise. Vous découvrirez ensuite comment mettre en œuvre les OKR pour orienter la croissance stratégique et comment utiliser des tableaux de bord pour suivre les performances en temps réel. La session se termine par une période de questions-réponses et un accompagnement pour élaborer un plan d’action personnalisé, afin que vous puissiez appliquer immédiatement ce que vous aurez appris.
Intervenant : Mario Ramadan, Expert en innovation et différenciation
Inscription préalable requise. Cet atelier est présenté en anglais et est disponible qu’en webinaire en direct.
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Many entrepreneurs face a common roadblock: a lack of structured, data-informed methods to track progress, identify key growth drivers, and make smart strategic decisions. While operational guidance is often available, the practical know-how to apply frameworks like KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) is often missing. Without a solid foundation in data analytics, it's easy to lose sight of what’s working—and what’s not.This hands-on workshop is designed to change that. You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of data-driven decision-making, then dive into how to identify and track the right KPIs and business metrics for your venture. From there, you’ll learn how to implement OKRs to guide strategic growth and discover how performance dashboards can be used to monitor progress in real time. The session wraps up with a Q&A and support in building a personalized action plan—so you can start applying what you’ve learned right away.
Speaker: Mario Ramadan, Innovation & Differentiation Expert, Innovation & Differentiation Expert
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available as an online, live streaming webinar.
Pre-registration is required.
This workshop is available online and is presented in English.In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
Once you have 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 
Registering 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 through meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
What are the benefits of registering your business? What is required to register in Quebec?
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.
Speaker: Jessica Ling, Legal Information Officer
Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing through meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
This workshop is available in person as well as an online, live-streaming webinar.
If you registered for the in-person workshop, please arrive at the YES office, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th floor, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins.
For online participants, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.
3 attendees
Maximize Your Revenue Potential
·OnlineOnlineFree Workshop.
To attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.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.
Please Note: This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Pre-registration is required.
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 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.
1 attendee- CA$30.00
Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, 1200, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC, CACost $20.00 (Early Bird Registration - before February 16) | $30.00 (Regular Registration - after February 16)
ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW:
Pour pouvoir participer, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.« Business Real Talk » : De la mission jusqu’au marché — Transformer une cause en profits
De vraies conversations. De vraies solutions. De vraies relations.En 2026, la durabilité n’est pas une tendance — c’est un avantage commercial auquel les clients, les partenaires et les investisseurs s’attendent de plus en plus.
Mais comment bâtir une entreprise engagée qui croît réellement et reste rentable?
Joignez‑vous à nous pour le prochain événement « Business Real Talk », où nous explorerons une grande question : comment transformer une cause en véritable croissance d’entreprise?
Vous entendrez des fondateurs et des experts qui ont bâti, fait croître et appris à la dure — transformant des innovations éthiques en entreprises génératrices de revenus.
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Animé par Arron Neal (The Gazette / Montreal Gazette), cette conversation va au‑delà de l’inspiration et révèle ce qui fonctionne réellement : les gains, les leçons difficiles et l’impact concret d’une entreprise axée sur une mission.
Vous apprendrez :
• Comment des fondateurs ont transformé la durabilité en avantage concurrentiel
• Ce qu’il faut pour faire croître un produit engagé
• Quand la mission accélère — et ralentit — la croissance
• Comment les marques éthiques attirent les clients, les partenaires et les investisseursConférenciers invités
• Nivatha Balendra — Fondatrice et cheffe de la direction, Dispersa
• Natasha Liberman Santos — Cofondatrice, Recycla
• Christopher Magnone — Cofondateur et chef de la direction, Temple Lifestyle Brands
• Mark Cigos — Cofondateur et vice‑président, Développement des affaires, Temple Lifestyle Brands
• Léa Hein — Conseillère en gestion du risque et responsable du développement durable de Ripples Montréal chez EY; membre du conseil d’administration, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (Canada)À qui s’adresse cet événement
Aux entrepreneurs qui bâtissent des entreprises axées sur des valeurs et cherchent à croître de façon rentable.
Détails de l’événement
Date : Le jeudi 26 février 2026
Heure : 18 h à 21 h
Emplacement : MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises
Prix : 30 $ (inscription hâtive : 20 $ avant le 16 février 2026)Veuillez noter :
• L’événement se déroulera en anglais.
• La préinscription est requise.In order to attend this event, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit
Real Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Connections.In 2026, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s a business advantage that customers, partners, and investors increasingly expect.
But how do you build a purpose‑driven company that actually scales and stays profitable?
Join us for our next Business Real Talk event as we explore one big question: How do you turn purpose into real business growth?
Hear from founders and experts who’ve built, scaled, and learned the hard way — turning ethical innovation into revenue‑driven businesses.Moderator
Moderated by Arron Neal (Montreal Gazette), this conversation goes beyond inspiration to uncover what actually works: the wins, the hard lessons, and the real business impact of being mission‑led.
You’ll Learn
• How founders turned sustainability into a competitive edge
• What it takes to scale a purpose‑driven product
• Where mission accelerates — and slows — growth
• How ethical brands attract customers, partners, and investorsFeatured Speakers
• Nivatha Balendra — Founder & CEO, Dispersa
• Natasha Liberman Santos — Co‑Founder, Recycla
• Christopher Magnone — Co‑Founder & CEO, Temple Lifestyle Brands
• Mark Cigos — Co‑Founder & VP, Business Development, Temple Lifestyle Brands
• Lea Hein — Risk Management Consultant & EY Ripples Lead (Montreal); Board Member, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Canada)Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs building values‑driven businesses and looking to grow profitably.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises
Price: $30 (Early‑bird: $20 before February 16, 2026)The ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada and the support of our program partner, York University.
Please note:
• This event will be held in English.
• Pre-registration is required.In order to attend this event, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
1 attendee
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