
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
·OnlineOnlineFree 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.
đ Ă noter : Cet atelier est offert en anglais et sous forme de webinaire en direct, en ligne.
L'inscription préalable est obligatoire.
Une fois votre inscription complĂ©tĂ©e, vous recevrez un courriel contenant les instructions de connexion. Si vous n'avez pas reçu ce courriel une heure avant le dĂ©but de l'atelier, veuillez vĂ©rifier votre dossier de pourriels ou de courrier indĂ©sirable.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.
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 havenât received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
1 attendee
Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey
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.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 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.
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.Please Note: This workshop is available in person.
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.2 attendees- CA$20.00

Practical IP Strategy for Entrepreneurs: Plan, Protect & Profit From Your Ideas
·OnlineOnlineENGLISH WILL FOLLOW:
Pour pouvoir participer, vous devez vous inscrire Ă lâavance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre prĂ©sence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accĂšs Ă cet atelier.
La propriété intellectuelle (PI) peut vous aider à protéger vos idées, renforcer votre avantage concurrentiel et soutenir la croissance de votre entreprise.
Présenté par YES, Innovance IP Solutions et Raja Technologies, cet atelier pratique vous montrera comment planifier, protéger et valoriser vos actifs de PI.
Ce que vous apprendrez⹠Développer une stratégie de PI efficace
⹠Protéger vos actifs les plus précieux
⹠Renforcer votre position sur le marché
⹠Explorer les possibilités de licences et de commercialisation
Ă qui sâadresse cet atelier?Aux entrepreneurs, fondateurs de startups, propriĂ©taires dâentreprise et innovateurs.
Aucune connaissance prĂ©alable en PI nâest requise.ConfĂ©renciers
Dr Ramesh Rajaduray | Chef de la direction, Raja Technologies
Agent de brevets américain et canadien
Nilay Goyal | Chef de la direction, Innovance IP Solutionsđ Inscription obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais et se dĂ©roule en ligne, sous forme de 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.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, building a startup, or growing your business, understanding how to plan, protect, and leverage your intellectual property (IP) can be a powerful growth tool. Your ideas, innovations, brand, and know-how can be valuable business assets, and knowing how to manage them strategically can open doors to new opportunities.
Hosted by YES in collaboration with Innovance IP Solutions and Raja Technologies, this practical workshop will explore how IP can help entrepreneurs protect what makes their business unique while supporting funding, partnerships, commercialization, and market expansion.
What You'll Learn
Experts will cover how to:
âą Develop an IP strategy aligned with your business goals
âą Identify and protect your most valuable IP assets
âą Understand how IP can strengthen your competitive advantage
âą Explore commercialization opportunities through licensing and collaborationWhy Attend?
IP is more than legal protection. It can be a strategic business asset.
You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to make informed IP decisions, protect your ideas, and identify opportunities to turn innovation into business value. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to take your business to the next level, this session will help you approach IP with greater confidence.Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, business owners, innovators, and venture builders who want to better understand how IP can support and strengthen their business.No prior IP knowledge is required.
Speakers
Dr. Ramesh Rajaduray | Chief Executive Officer, Raja Technologies
US and Canadian Patent Agent
Nilay Goyal | Chief Executive Officer, Innovance IP SolutionsRegister now to learn how intellectual property can help protect your ideas, support business growth, and unlock new opportunities.
Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
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 havenât 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 
Learn@Lunch: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Financing
·OnlineOnlineENGLISH WILL FOLLOW:
Pour pouvoir participer, vous devez vous inscrire Ă lâavance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre prĂ©sence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accĂšs Ă cet atelier.
Le financement peut accélérer le lancement ou la croissance de votre entreprise, mais de nombreuses demandes sont refusées en raison d'erreurs évitables.
Lors de cet atelier, découvrez ce que recherchent réellement les organismes de financement et apprenez à préparer une demande plus solide.### Ce que vous apprendrez
â Les erreurs les plus frĂ©quentes Ă Ă©viter
â Les documents essentiels Ă prĂ©parer
â Comment renforcer votre demande de financement
â Les ressources de financement disponibles au QuĂ©bec### Ă qui s'adresse cet atelier?
- Entrepreneurs en démarrage
- Propriétaires d'entreprise
- Toute personne souhaitant obtenir du financement pour son projet
ConférenciÚres : Mila Peretrukhina, gestionnaire du développement des affaires, Futurpreneur, et Kathy Metri, gestionnaire de comptes, Financement, BDC
đ Atelier en ligne â webinaire en direct (en anglais)
â Lâinscription prĂ©alable est obligatoire
đ© Les instructions de connexion seront envoyĂ©es par courriel aprĂšs lâinscription*****
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
Securing financing is one of the most important steps in launching or growing a business, but many entrepreneurs are unaware that funding applications are often declined because of avoidable mistakes in preparation, documentation, positioning, or understanding program requirements.
This workshop explores the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when applying for financing through organizations that support startups and small businesses.
### What You'll Learn
â Why financing applications are delayed, rejected, or require additional review
â How to prepare a stronger financing application
â The key documents and financial information funding organizations typically require
â Common misconceptions about financing programs and eligibility criteria
â A practical checklist to improve your financing readiness
â Financing resources and support organizations available in Quebec### Why Attend?
Many entrepreneurs approach financing without fully understanding what lenders and funding organizations are looking for. As a result, they miss opportunities, experience delays, or submit applications that could have been much stronger.
By understanding the expectations of financing organizations and learning from the most common mistakes, you'll be better prepared to navigate the funding process with confidence.### Who Should Attend?
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Business owners looking to grow
- Individuals interested in entrepreneurship
### What You'll Leave With
You'll leave with practical tools, actionable recommendations, and a clearer understanding of how to strengthen your financing applications and improve your chances of securing funding.
Speakers: Mila Peretrukhina, Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur and Kathy Metri, Account manager, Financing, BDC
đ Live online workshop (presented in English)
â Preâregistration required
đ© Login instructions will be emailed after registrationđ Save your spot and start building a business that truly works for you.
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 havenât 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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