Google to unveil scheme to help get SMEs online
Google will today unveil a scheme in Liverpool to help small businesses increase their online potential.
The pilot scheme will see around 1,500 businesses in Merseyside given free access to one-on-one digital support, and could be rolled out to other parts of the UK if successful.
The Getting Liverpool Business Online scheme will be launched by Google UK's managing director, Matt Brittin.
Across the wider North West region, Google staff will support technology hub DoES Liverpool in a bid to work more closely with software developers across the area.
Raja Saggi, head of small business initiatives for Google UK, said: "The internet has created huge opportunities, but many business owners feel they don't have the expertise they need to help their businesses grow online.
"This is the first time we have ever run a series of events aimed at helping one city, and we'll be working hard with our partners to make a real difference to Liverpool's internet economy over the coming months.
"With Liverpool's strong business networks and sense of community, we believe this is the best city to run such an initiative."