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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 (4+)
See all- Learn@Lunch: Finding Business Opportunities With The GovernmentLink visible for attendees
Free Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Want to do business with the federal government? Start here.
If you're a small business owner, consultant, or entrepreneur looking to grow your revenue, federal procurement may be a valuable new stream to explore. The Government of Canada spends billions annually on goods and services—and your business could be part of that supply chain.
Join us for a free Learn@Lunch session on Friday, July 4 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and discover how to access and compete for government contracts.
What you’ll learn
Led by Marie-Claude Dugal, Procurement Specialist with Procurement Assistance Canada, this informative session offers a clear overview of how federal procurement works. You’ll receive a live demonstration of CanadaBuys, the government’s electronic tendering platform, and get insider tips on:- How to search for federal contracting opportunities
- What procurement tools are used by federal buyers
- How to position your business to compete effectively
- Best practices for navigating CanadaBuys
Who should attend
This session is ideal for small business owners, product suppliers, independent contractors, and service providers interested in selling to the federal government. Whether you’re brand new to procurement or already exploring it, this workshop will help clarify your next steps.Event details
🗓 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Marie-Claude Dugal, Procurement Assistance Canada
✅ Free to attend and open to participants across Quebec.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.
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.
- Financing Options for Your BusinessLink visible for attendees
Free Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.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 securing 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.
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.
- Registering Your BusinessLink visible for attendees
Free 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: Kayne Chan Yin-Li Yen Pin, 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.
- 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful BusinessLink visible for attendees
Free Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.You’ve got a great business idea, but is that enough? What’s 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, we’ll 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.
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.This workshop is available 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.
