
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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9 Action Steps to Building a Successful 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.đ Joignez-vous Ă nous pour un atelier interactif qui vous aidera Ă rĂ©pondre aux grandes questions entourant le dĂ©marrage d'une entreprise.
Ăconomisez du temps et optimisez votre budget en planifiant stratĂ©giquement votre projet et en Ă©tablissant des bases solides pour votre rĂ©ussite.
Au cours de cette séance pratique, nous vous guiderons à travers les étapes essentielles à considérer avant le lancement de vos activités entrepreneuriales.
Ensemble, nous construirons votre feuille de route entrepreneuriale en abordant des sujets clés tels que l'idéation, l'étude de marché, les entrevues clients, le prototypage et l'analyse de la concurrence. Donnez à votre entreprise les meilleures chances de succÚs et démarquez-vous dans un marché concurrentiel.
Votre parcours vers le succĂšs entrepreneurial commence ici.
Ă noter : Cet atelier est offert en personne.
Lâinscription prĂ©alable est obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais uniquement.Veuillez vous prĂ©senter aux bureaux de YES, situĂ©s au 666 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 7e Ă©tage, entre 15 et 30 minutes avant le dĂ©but de lâatelier.
Youâve got a great business idea, but is that enough? Whatâs the next crucial step?
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.
In this interactive session, weâll guide you through all the necessary steps that entrepreneurs need to focus on before launching their business operations.
Join us as we build your start-up framework and cover critical topics such as ideation, market research, customer interviews, prototyping, and competitor analysis. Give yourself and your business the greatest chance of success and stand out from all the competition.
Your journey to entrepreneurial success starts right here.
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 in person.
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English only.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
4 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.Bienvenue Ă notre atelier basĂ© sur les 4 rĂšgles dâor de lâidĂ©ation. Cet atelier de deux heures vous servira de guide pour naviguer Ă travers un processus dâidĂ©ation simple mais puissant. Mais quâest-ce que lâidĂ©ation exactement, et comment sâapplique-t-elle aux entrepreneurs?
Tout commence par lâidentification dâun problĂšme qui mĂ©rite dâĂȘtre rĂ©solu, en se concentrant sur les domaines clĂ©s qui nĂ©cessitent toute votre attention crĂ©ative. Ensuite, vous participerez Ă une sĂ©ance de remue-mĂ©ninges hybride qui favorise une cascade de solutions potentielles. Enfin, nous vous guiderons dans la crĂ©ation de plans dâaction concrets pour transformer ces solutions en offres rĂ©elles.
Cet atelier est spĂ©cialement conçu pour les startups et les entrepreneurs en devenir prĂȘts Ă plonger dans le monde de la rĂ©solution crĂ©ative de problĂšmes. Participez dans un cadre dynamique et interactif, et repartez avec une vision claire pour lancer votre projet dâentreprise.
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.
Ă noter : Cet atelier est offert en ligne sous forme de webinaire en direct.
Lâinscription prĂ©alable 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 thatâs 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, weâll 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 havenât 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 quâil existe 26 modĂšles de revenus diffĂ©rents?
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 modÚles de revenus, et repartirez avec des connaissances stratégiques pour solidifier les bases financiÚres de votre entreprise.
Cet atelier a pour objectif de démystifier ces différents modÚles, 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 dâaffiliation, en passant par la fabrication sous contrat et bien plus encore, cet atelier vous servira de feuille de route pour crĂ©er 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, youâll 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 Ă 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.
ConférenciÚre : Me Oumaima Mouncef, Lawyer, Avens Avocats S.A
Inscription obligatoire. Vous devez vous inscrire Ă lâavance Ă lâaide du lien dâinscription. Une confirmation de prĂ©sence sur Meetup ne donne pas accĂšs Ă lâatelier.
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.
Donât let taxes hold you backâembrace these essential tax tips for your small business and take control of your financial future!
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
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