In March 2012, Google will kick off a year-long campaign in collaboration with the FSB and other business partners to help small business owners in Wales make the most of the internet. In a bid to boost the country's online economy, Getting Welsh Business Online will provide over 1000 free consultations and e-skills workshops - using online education modules - to help businesses in Wales set up a website or improve their online presence.The campaign is the first time Google has committed to an on-the-ground programme of this length anywhere in the UK - and is the company's first major visit to Wales. The internet presents endless opportunities for starting and growing one’s own business, and Google hopes its campaign will help to boost the Welsh economy which currently suffers unemployment rates that are four times above the UK average. The events are designed to help local businesses regardless of technical expertise as Google experts tour the country in the Google Juice Bar offering free one-to-one lessons on how to boost traffic to websites and increase business online.
Starting in Cardiff on 6 March the Juice Bar will travel to various locations across Wales and will be in Swansea on Wednesday 9th May. Business owners can sign up for the free events by clicking here and are encouraged to sign up and register their interest as soon as possible, as spaces are limited.
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