Digital Main Street can help you with funding, digital skills training and building an online store for all Ontario-based small businesses in Canada.

Funding of up to $2500 for brick-and-mortar commercial small businesses is available for eligible business owners who are looking to digitally transform their business.

What is a Digital Service Squad?

As part of the Digital Main Street Grant program, funded by the Province of Ontario, partnered with the Toronto Association of BIAs (TABIA), and administered by the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA), Digital Service Squads (DSS) are a free resource of trained digital technology specialists situated throughout Ontario who will deliver personalized, one-on-one assistance designed to help brick-and-mortar small businesses navigate new tools and maximize their return on investment.

What is the Digital Transformation grant?

The Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program (OGP) is focused on assisting brick-and-mortar small businesses with their adoption of technologies. The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) is an opportunity available to enable this digital transformation process. Through a partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, and administered by the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA), the DTG program will provide funding for training, advisory support, and grants to small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation.

Does your online presence have your back?

Digital marketing has become an essential tool for small business owners in Northern Ontario, Canada. With the increasing presence of online platforms, it provides a cost-effective way to reach potential customers and expand their businesses. Through social media marketing, businesses can engage with their target audience, build brand awareness, and drive traffic to their websites. Additionally, search engine optimization (SEO) techniques help small businesses rank higher in search engine results, making it easier for customers to find them. Email marketing campaigns allow for personalized communication and enable businesses to stay connected with their customers, fostering long-term relationships. Moreover, digital marketing provides valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences through analytics, enabling small business owners to make data-driven decisions.

Overall, for small business owners in Northern Ontario, digital marketing is a powerful tool to enhance visibility, increase sales, and grow their businesses.

We recently sat down with Paul Meyers, Digital Marketing Expert and Lead Gen Wizard to talk all things digital marketing and went deep on the Digital Main Street Program.

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Questions?