Our services

Consulting

SADC offers technical assistance services to entrepreneurs within its territory, whether their business is in the startup (creation or acquisition), consolidation, recovery, or expansion phase.

• Advice on starting a business;
• Assistance with business plan development;
• Exploration of potential solutions;
• Support in preparing financial forecasts;
• Assistance in finding financing or government aid;
• Analysis of financial situations and key performance indicators;
• Support in establishing control measures;
• Sustainable development.

Business Succession

Personalized and free support

Services Offered to Sellers

Support throughout the process
Guidance on the selling price set by the seller based on the company’s ability to repay its new debt
Analysis of financial statements to ensure the company presents its best profile
Qualification of potential buyers before initiating discussions
Signing of confidentiality agreements
Access to the SADC’s confidential database of businesses for sale
Creation of a sales listing

Services Offered to Buyers

Support throughout the process
Validation of aspirations
Analysis of equity contribution / project feasibility
Assistance in preparing financial forecasts
Development of a viable financial plan
Support in finding financial partners
Signing of confidentiality agreements

Training

Whether the business is in its startup phase or already well-established, training for executives and employees is essential to remain competitive and support growth.

Each year, the SADC and its partners offer a generous range of training programs for self-employed workers, business owners, and employees.

Here are examples of training you can attend:

• Simplified taxation for SMEs;

• Web strategies;

• Social media management;

• QuickBooks workshops;

• Developing a local and regional strategy;

• Introduction to GST/HST and QST;

• Developing leadership for new managers;

• Business finance;

• Business development;

• Becoming an attractive employer.

What do participants say about the training?

“The training offered by AXÉ COMPÉTENCES allowed me to update my knowledge and be better equipped to structure the administration and management of our new business. The topics, the trainers, and the training schedule fully meet the expectations of entrepreneurs.”

Co-development

Co-development is a training process where peers learn from each other in a supportive and constructive environment.

Learn more about the two co-development projects coordinated by the SADC of D’Autray-Joliette!

The SADC of D’Autray-Joliette has been coordinating this project, which has been bringing together people holding human resources management positions in businesses in the community for the past nine years. Through the meetings led by Andrée Tousignant of Agili-T RH, professionals receive enriching training and participate in various constructive workshops, all with the goal of enhancing their professional development.

List of topics for 2025-2026:

Impact Communication and Strategic Positioning
Understanding the Field to Act Better
Influential HR: From Perceived Expense to Recognized Investment
HR Trends in 2026
Hyperconnectivity, Mental Health, and the Right to Disconnect
Flexibility, Performance, and Managing Intergenerational Expectations Interested professionals have until Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to submit their applications.

The Codéveloppement RH de D’Autray-Joliette is made possible thanks to the financial participation of the Government of Quebec.

What do participants say about the co-development groups?

“In three words, here is what the co-development group brings me: comfort, sense of belonging, and innovation. The world of human resources is a constantly evolving field. Being able to exchange ideas and get input from my peers in the same field has brought me comfort when I needed reassurance on a decision, gives me a sense of belonging, and provides a ton of new ideas to improve or enhance our ways of doing things.”

Here’s the translation of the quote: “In my case, it was my first experience with co-development, and I came out of it excited and equipped. The conferences and exchanges with colleagues were very relevant! Co-development allowed me to realize that, regardless of our different work environments, we all face the same realities and challenges. The richness of the discussions in the group often became a lever in managing my daily tasks.”

Co-development Operations Management

The application period is open! Professionals interested in participating in the Operations Management Co-Development Meeting can submit their applications by Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Alliance Métal Québec members receive a $100 discount.

The project involves creating a collaborative space where people in Operations Management or Supervision positions can share their challenges, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives to find solutions to the various issues raised.

During each meeting, participants benefit from two hours of training and one hour of co-development. Three hours of optional mentoring are also offered. Andrée Tousignant of Agili-T Human Resources has been entrusted with coaching and facilitating the meetings.

The six training courses feature the following themes:

Mobilizing Leadership: Staying Inspiring All Year Round
Influencing, Rallying, and Supporting Change
Daring to Be Civil : Countering Incivility at Work
Communicating with Difficult Personalities
Communicating Local Leadership: Decoding, Prioritizing, and Acting Under Pressure
Flexibility and Performance: Meeting Generational Expectations

The Co-development of the Operations Department is possible thanks to the financial participation of the Government of Quebec and the collaboration of Alliance Métal Québec.

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Real Estate directory

The real estate directory of the SADC of D’Autray-Joliette aims to allow real estate brokers and property owners/landlords to post their real estate listings on the SADC website, so that interested individuals can find them and get in touch with them.