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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Free resources & learning opportunities

Self employment & grant Programs

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!

214
Total new businesses established in 2021 through the HBC

11,304
Total general inquiries (walk-ins, emails, calls) handled in 2021

902
Total client consultations performed in 2021

273
Professional mentoring sessions delivered in 2021

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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Start Your Business Journey Here:

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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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Seminars & Workshops

Discover and register for one of our free in-house webinars and workshops as well as sessions offered by our many trusted program partners and local business leaders. From learning how to start a business, grow a business, to getting 1-1 legal advice, we’ve got leaning opportunies for every stage of your business.

Digital Resource Hub

When starting out, expensive tools and software to better grow, run, and promote your business are often not in the budget. 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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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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Become a Client:

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

Become a client today and get connected with a subject matter expert that can help you get the answers you need and provide you with the support and resources to achieve your business goals. Consultations are currently available virtually and by phone.

Call us today at (905) 540-6400 or click here to get started becoming a client.

Latest News From the HBC:

June 22, 2022
Digital Transformation Grant 4.0

The Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA), in partnership with the Toronto Association of BIAs (TABIA) is pleased to announce the Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) 4.0 program is now accepting applications. The DTG provides up to $2,500 to qualifying brick-and-mortar small businesses to help cover the cost of adopting digital tools and technologies. Apply today!
Read More about Digital Transformation Grant 4.0
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!