Small Business Resources
COVID-19 Resources:
We know this is a difficult time for people everywhere, including small business owners. We want to help. We’ve gathered some useful resources to help your business navigate these challenging times. Please visit: Google For Small Business
Support for Small Businesses
We are phasing back in-person Office Hours, and volunteers from Google Michigan are available to provide free Google Ads account optimization, insight, and hands on technical guidance to businesses across Michigan. During your appointment, a Googler will answer your questions, walk you through your Google Ads account, and connect you with online resources to learn more
We schedule the Google Office Hour appointments with Appointment Slots in Google Calendar. Once you click below to make an appointment, you will be taken to a Google Calendar. Click on the grey box to schedule your appointment during an available time that fits within your schedule
The meeting link and conference phone number will be contained in the calendar invite. For information regarding how to join a Google Hangouts conference, please see here
Feel free to reach out to a2communityofficehours@google.com with any questions
Click Here to Schedule an Appointment.
Please include the following in your appointment request:
1. Your Name
2. Business Name
3. Google Ads, Analytics or Merchant Center Customer ID (if applicable)
3. Are you a non-profit organization?
4. A brief description of what assistance you are requesting
Additional Resources for Small Businesses
Small Business Resources
Review SmallBusiness.withgoogle.com to see the resources available to help Small Businesses stay resilient. This site includes free trainings, programs, and products to help you connect with customers, adapt to new customer behavior, run your business remotely, and find special offers and aid to get through COVID-19.
Free Digital Skills Trainings
Primer - An app for your phone to explore bite-sized lessos to help you better your business on the go.
Skillshop - Master the Google tools you use at work with self-paced courses and certifications.
Grow with Google OnAir - Grow your digital skills no matter where you are located through virtual workshops and events.
Grow with Google Local Trainings - Google Digital Skills Trainings held for Michigan audiences by our training partners.
Applied Digital Skills - Free video lessons to help you and your employees build the skills they need to work effectively in the 21st century. Relevant Lessons include: