Entrepreneurship workshops

Free pre-start-up workshops!

Our entrepreneurship workshops offer participants the opportunity to validate the impact of their decision and understand the challenges associated with setting up a business, before going into business for themselves.

workshops

Do you have a business idea (or ideas…), but don’t know how to organize it? Is there a market? Is it feasible? Is it profitable? Come and validate your business idea!

The CAE’s entrepreneurship workshops are aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups (1-2 years in existence) to solidify the foundations of the business. They’re designed to offer a hands-on approach and enable you to acquire key skills in accounting, marketing, human resources and other essential areas. Our expert-led sessions prepare you to start your business with confidence.

Workshop formula

  • 9 weekly 2-hour workshops with experts in their respective fields
  • Individual support
  • Offered online and face-to-face

Business plan

Starting a business can be a complex and overwhelming journey, but the CAE is here to guide you every step of the way—from validating your business idea to turning your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

    Workshop content
    • Self-awareness and entrepreneurial profile
    • The business model canvas
    • Create an action plan
    • Ecodesign and sustainable development
    • Market analysis, competition and positioning

    Accounting and finance

    It’s a fundamental part of your business, but one that can unfortunately give you a lot of headaches. Our experts can help you ask the right questions to make confident financial decisions.

      Workshop content
      • Accounting basics
      • Financial forecasting
      • How to prepare your financing application

      Marketing and sales

      To ensure the success of your project, it’s important to think about effective sales and marketing strategies.

        Workshop content
        • Marketing principles
        • Web marketing essentials
        • Sales strategies

        Workshop calendar

        Workshops are offered in web format in the evening and face-to-face during the day to residents of the Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi and Rouville MRCs. These meetings enable promoters to exchange ideas, share their business projects and cross-fertilize ideas.
        Session starting September 12, 2024 (AM)

        Workshops take place once a week, on Thursday mornings, from 9 to 11 a.m.

        Session starting September 17, 2024 (EVENING)

        Workshops are offered once a week on Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

        Session starting October 15, 2024 (AM)

        Workshops are offered once a week on Tuesday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m.

        Session starting November 14, 2024 (AM)

        Workshops are offered once a week on Thursday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m.

        Session starting January 21, 2025 (EVENING)

        Workshops are offered once a week on Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

        Session starting January 30, 2025 (AM)

        Workshops are offered once a week on Thursday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m.

        Session starting February 25, 2025 (AM)

        Workshops are offered once a week on Tuesday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m.

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