Gay Yuyitung – Executive Director, McMaster Industry Liaison Office Launching a startup company requires commitment, dedication, and perseverance. As one ofCanada’s most research-intensive universities and a proud sponsor of Lions Lair, McMasterUniversity and our team of experts at McMaster’s Industry Liaison Office (MILO) know thatresearchers often need support to transfer Read more…
Promote your products online with these creative ideas. In our new normal, online business is thriving. As a small business owner, now’s the time to start promoting your business online if you haven’t done so already. On the other hand, you may have already tried online promotion, but haven’t got Read more…
While a global pandemic was still very much unfolding in 2021, that did not stop many ambitious local entrepreneurs in their pursuit of starting and growing a successful small business in Hamilton. In 2021 alone, the Hamilton Business Centre handled over 11,300 general inquiries related to starting and running a Read more…
For an invention to be granted a patent, three key requirements need to be met: the invention must be novel; non-obvious; and have utility (meaning it has to actually work.) Let’s take a closer look at how to ensure your invention is novel. To be considered novel (or new), the Read more…
Growth planning isn’t just a goal – it’s a process It all starts with a plan So you want to grow your business. Great! But how? For your business to grow, you must first do two things: focus and prioritize. If you understand the key pillars of your business, you’ll Read more…
How to understand and address current customer needs. Since early 2020, everyone’s reality has changed. While many small business owners are still trying to find ways to react to this evolving situation, it’s important to consider how these changes are affecting your customers with customer behaviour analytics. Understanding how your Read more…
Written by: Keith Russell, Hamilton Business Development Officer, Hamilton Business Centre Helping Hamilton’s entrepreneurs succeed. In a nutshell, this is what the Hamilton Business Centre (HBC) does best. Located on the first floor of City Hall at 71 Main Street W, the HBC is your one-stop source for business information, Read more…
We’re once again set to enter a virtual LiONS LAIR, and even though the competition remains online, the stakes are just as high. The 2021 edition of LiONS LAIR, presented by longtime partners Innovation Factory, will pit 16 upstart entrepreneurial teams against each other during a virtual competition slated for Read more…
Successful business leaders understand the importance of learning how to navigate a tumultuous business environment. Their readiness or lack thereof to respond during a transitional period is likely to determine business success or failure. We can safely admit that today, with the presence of COVID-19, the entire world is in Read more…
Meridian is here to help you access the capital you need, and take your small business to the next level. As a proud partner and sponsor of LiONS LAIR, Meridian understands the needs of small businesses and recognizes that companies may require additional financing to kick-start their growth. For example, Read more…