HAMILTON BUSINESS CENTRE

HELPING HAMILTON’S ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED

The Hamilton Business Centre (formerly Small Business Enterprise Centre) provides information, tools, and resources that entrepreneurs need to start and grow their businesses.

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623 total new jobs created since 2018

490 new businesses established since 2018

Located on the first floor of City Hall, the Centre is your one-stop source for business information, guidance and professional advice on starting and running a successful business.

Thinking of starting a business or developing your current business? Whether you’re starting a business or developing an existing business, the Hamilton Business Centre (HBC) can help.

SMALL BUSINESS EQUALS BIG BUSINESS IN HAMILTON.

48,135
Total general inquiries received since 2018 including: walk-ins, phone calls and emails

2,286
Total client consultations conducted since 2018

301
Total seminars and workshops delivered since 2018

321
Professional mentoring sessions delivered since 2018

Hamilton Business Centre 2018-2020 activity statistics.

The Hamilton Business Centre offers the following services to businesses and entrepreneurs:

One-on-one consultations
Free resources and business advice
Review and coaching on the business plan
Seminars & workshops
Self-Employment Programs: Summer Company and Starter Company Plus
Digital adoptions programs: Digital Main Street and ShopHERE

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Programs & Resources

The Hamilton Business Centre offers a variety of programs and resources for new and existing businesses, as well as programming for youths. Whether you’re looking to start a business or get expert advice, HBC is here to help!

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Starting a Business

Starting and developing a new business takes motivation, desire, and talent, as well as research and planning. Let the HBC provide you with guidance and resources in the start-up and growth of your business.

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BizPal

Finding out which government requirements apply to a certain business type can be time-consuming and frustrating. BizPaL helps you identify what you may need quickly and easily. This single source for information is free to use, saves time, and is available 24/7.

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Small Business Centre Ontario

Free online small business courses for Ontario entrepreneurs! Looking to launch a start-up, pivot, or grow your small business? The Ontario Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Network, offers support, advice, and free e-learning courses for all stages of your business journey.

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Digital Resource Hub:

200+ of the best free and freemium digital tools and resources available.

When starting out, expensive tools and software to better grow, run, and promote your business are often not in the budget. Whether you’re looking to create a logo for your business, learn the basics of digital marketing, build a website, manage your online reputation, or find that perfect photo for a social media post, the Hamilton Business Centre Digital Resource Hub is your source for 200+ of the best free and freemium digital tools and resources available to help your small business grow and thrive online!

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Book a Consultations:

The Hamilton Business Centre is open for business and we’re here to help!

Book your free consultation today and get connected with a subject matter expert that can help you get the answers you need and provide you with the support to achieve your goals. Consultations are currently available virtually, over the phone, and in-person (coming soon).

Call us today at (905) 540-6400 or book online.

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Latest News From the HBC:

March 31, 2022
Hamilton Launches The My Main Street Local Business Accelerator Program

The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that it has been approved for a $945,000 non-repayable contribution and will be participating in the My Main Street Local Business Accelerator program to help revitalize our main streets.
Read More about Hamilton Launches The My Main Street Local Business Accelerator Program
March 25, 2020
Resources for Small Businesses During COVID-19
Read More about Resources for Small Businesses During COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Free Online Digital Marketing Webinars
Read More about Free Online Digital Marketing Webinars
March 26, 2020
Summer Company – Your Opportunity to Work for the Best Boss Ever. You!
Read More about Summer Company – Your Opportunity to Work for the Best Boss Ever. You!

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Contact The HBC:

Hamilton Business Centre
City Hall, 71 Main Street West, 1st Floor
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 4Y5
Phone: 905-540-6400
Fax: 905-540-6411
Email: mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca

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Partners & Sponsors

Thank you to our valued partners and sponsors for their continued support of the Hamilton Business Centre services and entrepreneurship in Hamilton!