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Help, support and development for growing Hamilton businesses 

Opportunity Hamilton has a range of tools, documents, plans and programmes for download that can help you grow your business.

Take a free business health check
Take this quick survey designed to be the start of an ongoing process of achieving best practice in your business. Plus, receive advice and resources based on your answers.

Business diagnostic
This self analysis diagnostic tool will give you invaluable insights into the many areas of your business. By completing this tool you will have the opportunity to look at the key performance areas within your business and seek the assistance you require.

How is your business progressing?
For a quick health check answer these 15 questions.

Affordable marketing tips
Seven Marketing Strategies that won't break the bank.

How good is your idea?
Before preparing a comprehensive business plan complete a basic start-up Business Plan to see if your idea has potential.

Are you looking for an investor?
Tips to help structure your business plan to convince a potential investor that your business is viable, you are the right person to run it and it is absolutely worth putting money into.

Business terms explained
Frequently used Business Terms explained in plain English.

Is Your business idea viable?
Preparing a Cashflow Spreadsheet will assist you in determining the viability of your business idea.

Labour Market Directory A-Z Directory
Click here to download the directory.
 The natural resources surrounding Hamilton - including its forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains - provide opportunities for tramping, bush-walking, and other types of outdoor recreation.  The borough of Hamilton was established on 27 October 1877 and Hamilton became a city on 13 December 1945.  Hamilton’s Maori name is Kirikiriroa meaning long stretch of gravel.  New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato, flows for 16km through the city.  Mild climate and moderate year round rainfall keep the city and surrounding area very green.  Mean temperatures - 18C in January (summer) and 9C in July (winter).  Hamilton has135 parks and gardens and 58 sports areas and over 1,000 hectares of open space.  Hamilton has 3 public swimming pools and over 55 kms of walkways in parks and reserves.