To assist businesses that are dipping their toes in the e-commerce water for the first time, or for those that have the infrastructure but need some additional tools or skills, Bold Commerce is committed to providing the resources small businesses urgently need.
Bold is offering (10) e-commerce implementation and coaching packages. Selected applicants will have the option to choose one of the following three package options.
Offline to online
For business who need assistance getting set up online for the first time, Bold will help:
- create domain name and email accounts
- choose platform and store design
- set up products and prices
- guide promotions, upselling and discounts
- set up taxes, shipping and payment processing
- testing and QA
Website audits
For businesses with an existing e-commerce presence, Bold will provide:
- website speed audit
- app extension and performance set up
- basic SEO review
- site links and image optimization
- navigation and flow consultation
Marketing help
For businesses who need help expanding their reach,
Bold will help with:
- traffic driver tools
- SEO & optimization tools
- paid advertising options
- tips on establishing a budget
- social media account set up
- creating and launching an ad
Value: $2,500 per award
Available for Winnipeg and Kitchener applicants.
Sherpa Marketing is proud to be supporting Vendasta, generously offering a digital e-commerce platform that includes a comprehensive suite of tools specifically geared to small- and medium- businesses breaking into the digital marketplace.
Many small businesses fear the steep learning curve of developing an online presence, and the e-commerce tools in this offer are simple, straightforward, and geared to the local business making that first step.
Each small business toolkit includes:
- straightforward no-code website builders and e-commerce functions
- tools to manage your online business reviews and ratings, monitor responses, and tactics to leverage your great reviews to land new customers
- a dashboard to increase your online presence by keeping all your listings accurate and up to date
- an easy to use dashboard to track digital ads across platforms, providing real time metrics on Facebook, Google and more.
- a custom tool to reach out to customers by email or text for feedback and reviews using contact/customer lists
- social media management tools for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter to make social media outreach simple and straightforward
Total award value: $60,000
Available for Winnipeg and Kitchener applicants.