Google-led initiative to support SMEs in Longford returns for second year

This year sees the return of the Google - Led initiative to support the upskill of Irish small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs).

Google, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices have launched the 2023 competition 'You’re The Business'. This initiative will reward businesses across Ireland that have demonstrated a commitment to digital at different stages of their journey, from those who have launched a website through to those who are just starting to export. SMEs will be invited to submit a video no longer than two minutes in duration detailing what their business means to them as well as an example of how they have used digital to enhance their business. Entries are open now until October 31st 2023. 

 The successful SMEs will be selected by a panel of qualified  judges , they will receive a digital support package from Google which includes a €1,000 Google ads package as well as expert mentorship across a range of technical areas that will help them to develop their business.  An additional prize of a video creation kit will also be awarded to one SME that has demonstrated great efforts in promoting their business online.

Entries are open now with further information on the You’re the Business competition available at: g.co/yourethebusiness