“Grow with Google” package to be introduced in Ireland; Company offers support to 60,000 small business

With a package of free training, grants and advertising credits, Google is offering 60,000 small business in Ireland. Their new mission looks forward in helping the Republic to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Google recently said that they would provide cost free training to people, concentrating on digital skills. Other than the training the tech giants also looks forward in investing €4 million of advertising credits and also financial contributions to small businesses.

All these are a part of the company’s “Grow with Google” package. The package is proposed with an aim to help various sections of business, such as online operations, online selling, virtual team management, etc.

Alice Mansergh, director of small businesses, Google Ireland said that google always supports and look forward to support small business.

With a package of free training, grants and advertising credits, Google is offering 60,000 small business in Ireland. Their new mission looks forward in helping the Republic to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Google recently said that they would provide cost free training to people, concentrating on digital skills. Other than the training the tech giants also looks forward in investing €4 million of advertising credits and also financial contributions to small businesses.

All these are a part of the company’s “Grow with Google” package. The package is proposed with an aim to help various sections of business, such as online operations, online selling, virtual team management, etc.

Alice Mansergh, director of small businesses, Google Ireland said that google always supports and look forward to support small business.

“However, the pandemic has resulted in some specific challenges for Irish businesses, and we felt Google has the expertise to help. Through our Grow with Google programme, we will help SMEs and NGOs grow their digital skills, empowering them to adapt and operate effectively within the confines of the current environment. Despite the ongoing uncertainty, we want to show that having an online presence can have a transformative impact on offline businesses, not just now, but into the future.” She said.

The programme comprises of a website that suggests access to hundreds of training courses for free, including everything from getting your business visible online and scaling your business internationally to how to collaborate with your team online.

The idea was welcomed by lobby group ISME. “The impact of Covid-19 has been severe for businesses across all sectors, and while we know that sentiment among businesses is rising, the future remains uncertain and the coming months will certainly be challenging,” said Neil McDonnell, chief executive of ISME.

“The Grow with Google supports and initiatives announced today will be invaluable for businesses to help them become more resilient as they recover from the coronavirus crisis, and simultaneously prepare for the potential impacts of Brexit.”

Google is also associating with organisations such as the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and the Gaelic Players Association to make additional digital skills training programs free and easy to access.