Tools to grow your online business

These companies are offering special deals to support small businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of an initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during these uncertain times, Google is giving their customers worldwide $340 million in ad credits. Those eligible will have advertised with a Google Ads account directly or through a partner in ten out of twelve months of 2019, and in January and/or February of this year. 

Other digital companies are delivering support for small businesses as well. Toast Now is offering 3 months free for their services, which include setting up digital channels to move restaurant operations online, including ordering, gift cards, loyalty programs, payroll and more. 

Shopify is providing SMBs with a 90-day trial to try out the all-in-one commerce platform that helps start, run, and grow your business online. Hootsuite is is making Hootsuite Professional available for free to small businesses and nonprofits for a limited time, which includes training tools and online workshops to help guide them in staying connected to their communities. 

While these are just a few examples, other special offers can be found that may help small and medium-sized businesses to increase brand visibility and revenue through online and delivery programs.

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