Google Set to Help UK SMEs Grow Online
Google's UK division has launched a new trial scheme offering advice and support to small businesses in order to increase their online potential.
The Getting British Business Online campaign will commence in Liverpool where
it is expected to conduct 1,500 one-to-one consultancies as part of a three month bid to get businesses in the city online.
it is expected to conduct 1,500 one-to-one consultancies as part of a three month bid to get businesses in the city online.The search engine provider believes that such efforts will enable selected firms to boost their growth rates by embracing the internet, with no additional costs involved.
Participating companies will be taught how to build a website in 15 minutes and will benefit from supplementary digital support for a trial period of three months.
The initiative will offer businesses the chance to access:
- a free .co.uk domain for one year;
- a free easy-to-update website for one year;
- a free email address; and
- additional free support.
Further information is available at http://www.gbbo.co.uk/

