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Business Link — Digital Economy Program

AB, Canada

Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta

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Expert Advice

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Government of Alberta
Business Link

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Get paired with a digital marketing consultant for free to help your small business adopt viable eCommerce practices, master digital tools, and take your business online.

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Developing a digital marketing strategy to drive engagement and brand awareness.
Setting up a Google Business Profile to improve visibility on Google Maps.
Generating leads and re-engaging with customers through email marketing.
Building a basic website or optimizing an existing site to improve search engine ranking.

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$3,500

Vancouver

Develop a comprehensive digital marketing strategy for higher engagement and brand awareness.

$4,500

Calgary

Set up a Google Business Profile and optimize the website for better online presence.

$6,000

Toronto

Building a basic website for an online presence and lead generation.

$5,000

Montreal

Email marketing campaigns and social media promotion for customer engagement.

$5,200

Ottawa

Website optimization and Google Business Profile setup for better local search visibility.

$6,500

Halifax

Developing a dynamic website and running digital marketing campaigns for brand growth.

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Your business is registered in Alberta.
Alberta-based Indigenous businesses that are not registered may still be eligible.
You have 0-49 employees.
You are a for-profit business.
Chains and franchises are ineligible.

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Eligible types of companies for this grant include small businesses registered in Alberta with 0-49 employees that are for-profit. Chains and franchises are ineligible.

Small businesses registered in Alberta
0-49 employees
For-profit businesses

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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:

Chains and franchises

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Eligible expenses for this grant include:

Social media promotion
Google Business Profile setup
Email marketing initiatives
Website optimization and improvement

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Chains and franchises are ineligible for this grant.

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The Digital Economy Program grant has evaluation and selection criteria which are essential for the application process:

Business must be registered in Alberta.
Alberta-based Indigenous businesses that are not registered may still be eligible.
0-49 employees in the business.
For-profit businesses are eligible; chains and franchises are ineligible.

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Check Your Eligibility
Create an Account and Complete the Digital Assessment
A Digital Service Squad member will contact you to get started

Apply to this program

Grant Summary: Digital Economy Program for Small Businesses in Alberta

Grant Details:

The Digital Economy Program in Alberta offers free digital marketing support to small businesses with 0-49 employees. This program helps businesses expand their online presence, develop digital strategies, enhance brand awareness, and streamline business processes through services like social media promotion, Google Business Profile setup, email marketing, and website optimization.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this grant, businesses must be registered in Alberta, have 0-49 employees, be for-profit entities, and not be chains or franchises. Alberta-based Indigenous businesses that are not registered may still be eligible to participate in the program.

How It Works:

1. Check your eligibility. 2. Create an account and complete the digital assessment. 3. A Digital Service Squad member will contact you to begin the process of receiving digital marketing strategy support. Services provided include help with social media promotion, Google Business Profile setup, email marketing, and website optimization.

Program Partners:

The Digital Economy Program is a collaboration between Business Link and Digital Main Street. Interested businesses can sign up online through Digital Main Street to access the program's resources and support. The program aims to empower small businesses to thrive in the digital landscape by leveraging online tools and strategies to reach a wider customer base.

Benefits of the Program:

By participating in the Digital Economy Program, small businesses can strengthen their online presence, engage with customers through digital channels, and improve their visibility on search engines. The program provides valuable guidance on digital marketing strategies, website optimization, and customer engagement, which can lead to increased brand awareness and business growth.

Conclusion:

The Digital Economy Program for small businesses in Alberta offers a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to enhance their digital marketing capabilities and expand their online reach. By taking advantage of the program's resources and support, businesses can position themselves for success in the digital economy and connect with a broader audience of customers.