WESK — Accès expert ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Micro-businesses and startups - Self-employed professionals and sole proprietors - Corporations registered in Canada - Businesses operating in Quebec (program appears Quebec-focused based on French naming) - Enterprises seeking growth and development support ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Subsidized expert consulting services (not direct cash grants) - Financial Support: Partial or full coverage of professional consultation fees - Matching Requirements: Likely cost-sharing model (specific ratio not detailed in description) - Repayability: Non-repayable subsidy for approved expert services - Maximum Benefit: Dependent on approved service hours and expert engagement scope ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Marketing Expertise: Strategic marketing advice, market analysis, brand development - Legal Consulting: Business law guidance, contract review, regulatory compliance - Accounting Services: Financial planning, bookkeeping setup, accounting system optimization - Business Growth Strategy: Expert guidance on scaling operations and business development - Professional Consultation Fees: Direct costs of engaging qualified expert advisors ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Businesses must demonstrate growth potential and clear business objectives - Expert consultants must be pre-approved or accredited by the program - Services must be delivered by qualified professionals in relevant fields - Applicants likely required to outline specific business challenges or growth goals - Documentation of expert engagement and deliverables required - Funds must be used within specified timeframe following approval - Progress reporting or milestone verification may be required to maintain funding eligibility