From connecting you to the right business leaders, to helping you formulate sound marketing and advertising strategies to offering comprehensive technical assistance resources, The PCD has and will continue to provide a myriad of entrepreneurial support to small businesses considering expansion or relocation to the area.

Life's Work:
In 2007, the PCD pioneered a technical assistance program, entitled Life's Work, for small businesses in the Greater Hamilton area to foster business growth and stability. Working with specialized consultants, the program provided one-on-one technical assistance to participating businesses, on various aspects such as business planning and development, legal services, tax advice, marketing and advertising assistance. Through Life's Works, the PCD has helped provide direct services to over 40 small businesses, most of whom have demonstrated an increase in sales from 5% - 25%. (This program is currently on hold pending funding.)

In addition, we will point you in the right direction to:

- Assess your business' financial feasibility
- Develop a marketing strategy
- Write a business plan
- Learn management skills
- Understand business and taxes
- Research expansion opportunities
- Access free business resources