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Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Business Advisor On Call booking form now shows July 8 and August 5 appointment options instead of the earlier late May and June slots.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Business Advisor On Call booking form now shows July 8 and August 5 appointment options instead of the earlier late May and June slots.
Business Advisor On Call booking dates updated
The Business Advisor On Call booking form now shows new appointment options on Wednesday, July 8th from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, plus Wednesday, August 5th from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Earlier late-May and June booking slots were replaced, so the intake window has shifted to a later schedule. This change affects when applicants can book a virtual appointment and slightly updates the submission flow for requesting support through the form.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
March 27, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
YWCA Hamilton’s women’s entrepreneurship programs support women-led small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and women and non-binary small business owners across Southern Ontario. The programs provide coaching, mentoring, business plan training, digital finance learning, virtual appointments, and webinars on e-commerce, budgeting, marketing, and self-employment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-on-one coaching and business advising
- Business plan training and mentoring
- Digital finance training, webinars, and online learning
- Training on e-commerce, budgeting, accounting, credit, and credit reporting
- Workshops on market research, marketing strategy, business operations, and pitching
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-led small businesses
- Women entrepreneurs ready to start or grow their businesses
- Women and non-binary small business owners and startups
- Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring self-employment
How to apply
- Register through the BizCents 2025 registration form.
- Book a virtual appointment through the Business Advisor On Call form.
- Register for the PowerUp Ready information session through the online RSVP form.
- Submit the PowerUp Explore information request form.
Processing and Agreement
- For Business Advisor On Call, after your request is received, you will be sent a Zoom invitation with the link, date and time of the appointment.
- For BizCents registration, a username and password will be emailed to you from YWCA Hamilton.
- For PowerUp Ready, applicants are interviewed on April 7, 8, and 9, 2026.
- For PowerUp Ready, notification of acceptance is on April 10, 2026.
Additional information
- Services are offered through YWCA Hamilton’s Milli Gould Entrepreneurial Centre.
- Some programs are delivered virtually on Zoom.
- Business Advisor On Call appointments last 30 to 60 minutes and require at least one week’s notice.
- After the first initial call, participants can have 4 more meetings with either or both E-Business Advisors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the YWCA Hamilton Program
What is the YWCA Hamilton?
YWCA Hamilton’s women’s entrepreneurship programs support women-led small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and women and non-binary small business owners across Southern Ontario. The programs provide coaching, mentoring, business plan training, digital finance learning, virtual appointments, and webinars on e-commerce, budgeting, marketing, and self-employment.
Who is eligible for the YWCA Hamilton program?
To be eligible for the YWCA Hamilton program, you must:
Women-led small businesses
Women and non-binary small business owners and startups
Women entrepreneurs ready to start, scale, or grow a business
What expenses are eligible under YWCA Hamilton?
One-on-one coaching and business advising
Business plan training and mentoring
Digital finance training, webinars, and online learning
Training on e-commerce, budgeting, accounting, credit, and credit reporting
Workshops on market research, marketing strategy, business operations, and pitching
Who can I contact for more information about the YWCA Hamilton?
You can contact YWCA Hamilton by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the YWCA Hamilton available?
The YWCA Hamilton program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the YWCA Hamilton?
YWCA Hamilton is funded by YWCA Hamilton