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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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Learn@Lunch: How Business Owners Can Build Real Wealth
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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.
De nombreux entrepreneurs se concentrent sur la croissance des revenus, l’expansion de leurs opérations et la réinjection de chaque dollar dans leur entreprise — tout en demeurant incertains quant à leur sécurité financière à long terme.
Cet atelier explique pourquoi un revenu élevé ne se traduit pas automatiquement par une richesse durable et comment dépendre uniquement de son entreprise peut limiter sa liberté financière future.
Ce que vous apprendrez
Vous explorerez les trois erreurs les plus courantes que commettent les propriétaires d’entreprise lorsqu’ils cherchent à bâtir leur patrimoine, notamment :- Surinvestir dans l’entreprise au détriment de leurs actifs personnels
- Sous‑diversifier leurs sources de revenus et leurs investissements
- Retarder la planification de la retraite parce qu’ils ne s’attendent pas à « arrêter de travailler »
Cette séance revoit la notion de richesse comme quelque chose qui se construit en parallèle de l’entreprise — et non « un jour » une fois celle-ci établie.
Pourquoi c’est important
Vous acquerrez une compréhension pratique et accessible de la façon dont les entrepreneurs peuvent utiliser les marchés boursiers et obligataires pour :- Constituer un patrimoine personnel au‑delà des revenus de leur entreprise
- Renforcer leur résilience financière
- Créer une liberté et une flexibilité accrues à long terme
À qui s’adresse cet atelier
Aux propriétaires d’entreprise qui souhaitent que leur argent travaille pour eux — maintenant et pour l’avenir — afin de bâtir une véritable richesse personnelle durable et éviter de dépendre de leur entreprise à long terme.Conférencière : Anjali Pradhan, CFA | Coach en investissement
Offert en anglais et également disponible en ligne, en webinaire en direct.
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In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Many entrepreneurs focus on growing revenue, scaling operations, and reinvesting every dollar back into the business — yet still feel uncertain about their long‑term financial security.
This workshop explains why strong income doesn’t automatically create lasting wealth, and how relying solely on your business can limit future financial freedom.
What you’ll learn
You’ll explore the three most common wealth‑building mistakes business owners make, including:- Over‑reinvesting in the business at the expense of personal assets
- Under‑diversifying income and investments
- Delaying retirement planning because they don’t expect to “stop working”
This session reframes wealth as something that should be built alongside your business — not “someday” after it.
Why it matters
You’ll gain a practical, high‑level understanding of how entrepreneurs can use the stock and bond markets to:- Build personal wealth beyond business income
- Strengthen financial resilience
- Create long‑term freedom and optionality
Who this 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.Speaker: Anjali Pradhan, CFA | Investment Coach
Pre-registration is required.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.Available in English and as an online, live-streaming webinar.
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.
This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
1 attendee
Registering Your Business
·OnlineOnlineFree 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 as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Once you register, 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.
2 attendees
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.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.Pre-registration is required.
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.
3 attendees- CA$20.00

Level Up Your Outreach: Learn To Leverage Linkedin And Reddit
·OnlineOnlineCost: $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
Jouissez d’une plus grande notoriété B2B sur LinkedIn et Reddit grâce aux conseils avisés de Peter Sabapathy, de Bane Consulting Services.
Cet atelier va au-delà des conseils de base pour vous apprendre à attirer des clients potentiels sérieux, à renforcer votre crédibilité et à vous engager de manière authentique dans les communautés où se trouvent vos clients potentiels.
Ce que vous apprendrez
1. Optimisation du profil
Créez des profils LinkedIn convaincants, tant pour les marques personnelles que pour les marques d’entreprise.
Concevez des profils qui s’adressent directement à vos clients potentiels cibles et attirent l’attention voulue.
2. Démarchage de clients potentiels (sans pourriels)
Utilisez LinkedIn Sales Navigator et des outils gratuits pour créer des listes intelligentes et ciblées de clients potentiels.
Découvrez comment Reddit peut générer des signaux d’achat sans recourir à des messages directs impersonnels ni à des techniques de vente agressives.
3. Réseautage et engagement communautaire
Connectez-vous de manière stratégique avec des profils idéaux sur LinkedIn sans être insistant·e.
Engagez-vous efficacement auprès de communautés Reddit en apportant de la valeur ajoutée, et non en faisant de la promotion.
Repérez les subreddits où traînent vos acheteurs et engagez des conversations authentiques.
4. Création de contenu qui renforce la crédibilité
Créez du contenu qui inspire confiance et suscite l’engagement sur LinkedIn et Reddit.
Positionnez-vous comme leader·euse d’opinion tout en respectant la culture de chaque plateforme.
Pourquoi participer ?
LinkedIn est sans rival en matière de visibilité B2B et de génération de clients potentiels, tandis que Reddit fournit des informations sincères sur les besoins des acheteurs. En participant à cette session, vous apprendrez à renforcer votre visibilité B2B sans avoir recours à des messages directs intrusifs.
À qui s’adresse cette session ?
• Aux fondateur·trice·s et chef·fe·s d’entreprise à la recherche de commentaires authentiques, et non d’indicateurs qui flattent la vanité
• Aux professionnels de la vente souhaitant établir des relations authentiques
• Aux spécialistes du marketing visant à accroître leur portée et leur crédibilité au sein de communautés influentes
• À toute personne souhaitant utiliser Reddit et LinkedIn de manière éthique pour démarcher des clients potentiels et susciter l’engagement
Intervenant : Peter Sabapathy, spécialiste en solutions d’IA chez Bane ConsultingInformations pratiques :
La préinscription est requise. Cet atelier est présenté en anglais et disponible en ligne.Une fois inscrit, vous recevrez un email avec les instructions pour vous connecter. Si vous ne recevez pas l’email une heure avant le début, veuillez vérifier votre dossier Spam/Courrier indésirable.
*Vous bénéficierez d’un tarif préférentiel grâce à la générosité de nos bailleurs de fonds et partenaires.
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Discover how to elevate your outreach on both LinkedIn and Reddit with expert guidance from Peter Sabapathy of Bane Consulting Services.
This session goes beyond basic tips — you’ll learn how to build a credible presence, generate qualified leads, and engage authentically in the communities where your prospects already spend time. Whether you're building your B2B brand or testing ideas in smaller subreddits, you’ll leave with a practical, ethical playbook for real results.
What You’ll Learn
1. Profile Optimization
• Build compelling LinkedIn profiles for your personal and company brands.
• Craft profiles that speak directly to your target prospects and attract the right attention.
2. Lead Generation (Without the Spam)
• Use LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator and free tools to build smart, targeted lead lists.
• Understand how Reddit can surface buying signals — without resorting to cold DMs or hard sells.
3. Networking & Community Engagement
• Strategically connect with ideal profiles on LinkedIn without being pushy.
• Learn how to engage with Reddit communities the right way — by providing value, not pitches.
• Find the subreddits where your buyers hang out and start authentic conversations.
4. Content That Builds Credibility
• Develop content that earns trust and drives engagement across both LinkedIn and Reddit.
• Position yourself as a thought leader while respecting the culture of each platform.Why Attend?
LinkedIn is unmatched for B2B visibility and lead generation. Reddit is where real users talk candidly about tools, pain points, and decisions — if you know how to listen and contribute. This session will teach you how to win on both platforms without being “that guy” in the DMs.
Who Should Attend?
• Founders and business owners who want real feedback, not just vanity metrics
• Sales professionals looking to connect without coming off as salesy
• Marketers aiming to grow authentic reach and credibility in high-signal communities
• Anyone curious about using Reddit and LinkedIn together to generate insights, leads, and engagement — ethicallySpeaker: Peter Sabapathy, AI Solutions Specialist @ Bane Consulting | AI Application Development, Content Marketing, Business Development
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available online.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.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.
*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
1 attendee
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