Two Galway businesses have been selected by Google and Local Enterprise Offices to compete for a unique prize as part of the You’re The Business campaign.
Irish Socksciety and Gran Grans Foods are among 21 SMEs selected for the training and mentoring programme, which aims to accelerate Irish SME growth through digitalisation.
In addition to the training, You’re the Business features a competition element to recognise and reward SMEs that have demonstrated a commitment to digital at different stages of their growth journey – from those who have launched a website, through to those who are just starting to export.
Entrants were asked to submit a video no longer than 2 minutes in duration, detailing what their business means to them and an example of how they have used digital to drive / grow / enhance their business.
Winners will receive a digital support package from Google which includes €1,000 Google ads credit, as well as one on one consultations with experts that will help them to further develop and grow their business.
The selected businesses are invited to attend a celebratory event at Google’s The Foundry later this year.
Magaly Murray, CEO and Co-Founder of Gran Grans Foods, said that winning Google’s ‘You’re the Business’ competition means so much for their small business.
“We feel now we have a strong chance to enhance our web presence to help us keep growing both domestically and further afield,” she said.
“In the last few years and especially after the pandemic, we have learned the importance of a strong online presence. We are committed to developing and strengthening our digital presence and with Google’s support we are confident we can move to the next level.”
Joanna Ciezka from Irish Socksciety said that they are very passionate about all channels of interaction and communication with their customers, and are striving to create a human connection on a global level through their online presence.
“We engaged Google’s You’re the Business programme to help us to explore current digital opportunities and to learn how to apply them to Irish Socksciety.
“Being selected as a winner is a real recognition of what has been achieved so far, and presents us with an excellent opportunity for growth.”
