One of Google's flagship programmes in the UK, Google Digital Garage provides free skills training and mentoring to small business owners. Learn more.

Google Digital Garage: A new series of digital skills events

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Enterprise Nation has partnered with Google to "Get Britain growing". 

 is one of Google's flagship programmes in the UK, providing free digital skills training and mentoring to small business owners.

 will be taking place from September to November 2023, offering free training to people who already own a small business, are interested in 

, or are looking to develop their job prospects.

Attend an event to receive expert coaching on various growth-related topics, from 

 and reaching a wider customer base, to managing your digital footprint. 

Enterprise Nation's trusted advisers will be running sessions on the following:

As well as having the opportunity to network, you'll also be able to book private mentoring sessions throughout the day with Google Digital Coaches, focusing on personal goals for your business growth or career development.

Between September and November 2023, there will be events in Brighton, Belfast, Plymouth, Glasgow, Huddersfield, West Oxfordshire, Redbridge, Cardiff, Bristol, Edinburgh, Peterborough, Inverness, Aberdeen, Newcastle, East Anglia, Shropshire, Dudley and Wolverhampton.

Here are the Enterprise Nation advisers who will be delivering the training sessions:

Mentors from Google will be there to share their expertise and ideas on how your business can improve its digital marketing and social media strategies, become easier for people to discover in Google searches, and more.

Google Digital Garage: Free in-person workshops and 1-to-1 mentoring sessions hosted by Google

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A male trainer for Google Digital Garage delivering a presentation to an audience of business owners

The new series of Google Digital Garage in-person events will be taking place from September to November 2023.

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I&apos;m the CMO at Enterprise Nation and I have over a decade of experience working in marketing and across the small business space.&nbsp;
I am based in Brighton, West Sussex and I thoroughly enjoy investing my time in developing my marketing and community-building skills to support UK entrepreneurs.&nbsp;
I have experience across social media, digital marketing, content production, PPC and partnership building.
My previous roles have included:
<ul>
<li>Head of Marketing at Escape The City</li>
<li>Head of Partnerships at Moneypenny</li>
<li>Head of Marketing and Communications at StartUp Britain</li>
<li>Establishing myself as a freelance marketing consultant</li>
<li>Working pro-bono for ambitious start-ups</li>
</ul>

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Hi
I&apos;m Elisa, Growth Manager for <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Peach Loves Digital</a>.
We blend creativity, marketing &amp; technologies so clients can flourish in an age of digital transformation.
We&apos;re a tech company with a sprinkle of difference! We behave as an agency but combine the rigor of an MSP to provide a fearless cutting-edge and centrailised solution to our clients. Our specialisms are, Digital, Design, Marketing, Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Security.
We have also created a dedicated small business offering called <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/collections/small-business-marketing-service&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Wizzyl</a> which contains the services required for start-ups and small businesses to get ahead.
<ul>
<li>Within our Wizzyl offering you can build your website completely free of charge <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/create-a-free-website&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>click here</a>, to save a minimum of £650.</li>
<li>We can build a Wizzyl website for you for £650 by clicking <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/built-for-you-ecommerce&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>click here</a> depending on the brief.</li>
<li>We can build an E-commerce Wizzyl website for £800 by clicking <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/built-for-you-ecommerce&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>click here</a> depending on the brief.</li>
<li>You can take advantage of a local business SEO tool <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/pld-local-business-seo-tool?selling_plan=1148223658&variant=43303821770922&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>click here</a> that provides a centralised location for your channels such as social media, Google Business, Waze, Uber, and more (50+ channels) from one place, the tool is free for 30 days and is only £14.99 after.</li>
<li>You can take advantage of our Wizzyl micro retainers that cover, <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/wizzyl-design-package&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>design</a>, <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/social-media-package&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>social media</a>, <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/advert-design-package&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>advertising</a>, and digital marketing for £399 per month, or you can combine multiple micro retainers to receive discounts, plus there is no long-term contract to sign, we roll the agreement monthly for Wizzyl customers.</li>
<li>You create a Wizzyl Business email account for £3.99 per month, <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/products/wizzyl-business-email?selling_plan=1178239146&variant=44608566591658&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>click here</a></li>
<li>You can also take advantage of a range of hosting packages and support and maintenance, <a href=&apos;https://www.peachlovesdigital.co.uk/collections/small-business-marketing-service&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>click here</a></li>
</ul>
Can&apos;t wait to meet you and understand any requirements you may have, we are here to help whether a start-up or SME. We also have a special scheme for start-ups, we pick three companies every 6 months and provide a free website and mentorship from our CEO.&nbsp;
Elisa&nbsp;

Growth Manager 

Technology for Business Services 

Empower your business with cutting-edge technology solutions from bespoke developments to servers, hosting, digital infrastructure, and monthly support and maintenance.

Meena: Founder of talonX - Empowering SME Businesses through Strategic HR Solutions
I founded talonX with the purpose of offering more than just the traditional HR consultancy services. My goal was to provide big company HR services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on agility, excellence, and a partnership-driven approach. Essentially, I wanted to create an HR function that understands your business without the need to hire a full-time HR resource.
With over 20 years of experience working in senior positions within professional services and the tech sector, I offer operational, tactical, and strategic HR experience, underpinned with excellent employment law knowledge. I can help businesses navigate and avoid complex legal issues.
I help SMEs build solid foundations from which to grow, helping them to attract, retain, and develop their people to become sustainable, revenue-driven businesses.
As a Fractional HR Director, I provide my clients with the expertise and insight of a seasoned HR professional scaled to meet small and medium-sized businesses&apos; unique needs. This model ensures cost-effectiveness and aligns HR strategies directly with business goals and visions.
Translating Strategy into Action:
My approach to offering HR consultancy is to add value to my clients. As an accredited OKR Coach, I bridge the gap between strategic vision and operational excellence. I help organisations decode their long-term objectives into actionable, measurable goals, ensuring a cohesive and focused approach to the strategic objectives of the business.

Founder

Meena Sangar

Meena: Founder of talonX - Empowering SME Businesses through Strategic HR Solutions
I founded talonX with the purpose of offering more than just the traditional HR consultancy services. My goal was to provide big company HR services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on agility, excellence, and a partnership-driven approach. Essentially, I wanted to create an HR function that understands your business without the need to hire a full-time HR resou

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