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As a result of a partnership between the Federal and Provincial governments, the ShopHERE powered by Google program is available to businesses across Ontario at no cost! Business owners can sign up at the link below, and are only responsible for the monthly platform costs once the 90-day trial is up.
If you are a municipality, economic development professional, small business advisor, or just someone who knows a small business owner(s) that could use the support - please push them to sign up! We have created a “shopHERE Starter Kit” to help you promote the program.
If you are a municipality outside of Ontario and are interested in the program - you can fill out this form. If you are a business outside of Ontario - you can still sign up and we will let you know when ShopHERE is live in your municipality
Facebook launches Summer of Support and Online Business Guide Facebook is kicking off a new free initiative called Summer of Support, designed to help business owners get the digital skills and information needed to navigate these challenging times. The program launched June 24th, and will run for six weeks, and feature a mix of content including free online training, live sessions, and topics such as reimagining customer service, going from brick and mortar to digital, and much more.
Toronto cafe moves business online with help from Google-boosted ShopHERE program “Anybody that is thinking about going live [online] should not underestimate the power of having somebody that knows what they’re doing on your side of the court helping you push through,”
Tariq Al Barwani’s company is a member of the Digital Main Street, created by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Area, and was one of the first to go through the recently launched ShopHERE powered by Google program.
Social Media for Small Business: Webinar July 7 Online
Social media can be a very powerful tool for business growth, but first you need to know what it is and how it works. In this fun and interactive workshop, we’ll look at the basics of today’s popular social media channels
You don't need a big budget to get noticed on the web - you just need creativity! Savvy businesses are using bootstrap digital marketing techniques to amplify their message online.
As the Digital Main Street Program continues to expand across Ontario, please take a look at our full events calendar for events in your local community.
Digital Main Street is a program created and run by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Area's (TABIA), in partnership with direct support from the City of Toronto that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and our Digital Service Squad, a team of street-level team members who help main street businesses grow and manage their operations through technology.
