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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 (4+)
See all- 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.
- Learn@Lunch: Intellectual Property for Small BusinessesLink 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.
Protect Your Business: Learn Intellectual Property for Small Businesses
Free Online Workshop for Entrepreneurs | July 22, 12 PM – 1 PMIf you’re a small business owner or creator, it’s time to protect your business by understanding how to manage your intellectual property (IP). Join us for a free Learn@Lunch session: Intellectual Property for Small Businesses, presented by the Legal Information Clinic at McGill.
This one-hour online workshop is designed to equip entrepreneurs and startups with the legal basics of protecting their work and ideas. From logos and branding to designs, innovations, and creative content—your intellectual assets are what set you apart in the market. But if they’re not protected, you could be putting your business at risk.What You’ll Learn
🔍 IP Basics Every Business Needs
Patents: Protect your inventions and new technologies
Trademarks: Secure your brand name, logo, and identity
Copyrights: Defend your creative works like writing, music, and design
Application Tips: Learn how to navigate the process with confidence💡 Real-World Scenarios for Entrepreneurs
The presentation will explore practical examples of how IP impacts business decisions, contracts, and growth. Whether you work with contractors, develop digital content, or sell online, this workshop will help you understand the risks and how to avoid them.Why Attend?
✅ Free to attend
✅ Hosted by legal experts
✅ Perfect for startups and creatives
✅ Includes live Q&A
✅ Presentation will be in English
📅 Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Cost: FreeProtect your business and register now to make smarter, safer decisions for your brand’s future.
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.
- Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business JourneyLink 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.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.
- 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.
