Westminster Council’s Business Unit is partnering with Three to deliver a comprehensive package of free comprehensive, rapid-response digital skills training sessions to Westminster businesses. The project has been developed with the intention to sustain Westminster’s high-street businesses by supporting them to become more versatile, resilient and innovative. The training is open to all Westminster businesses who wish to digitise their businesses. These online training sessions will give businesses the skills to take their businesses online, enabling them to survive and thrive in spite of economic uncertainty.
The overarching aim of this digital skills training is to ensure that businesses in Westminster are able to establish an online presence for themselves, develop a professional website, be able to successfully trade by conducting online transactions, and to deliver their goods and services to their consumers. The training will also give businesses the opportunity to expand their skill sets and expertise and will create an environment for businesses that will stimulate peer-to-peer support and mentorship.
Get Started with Social Media
Monday 7 September 12-2pm
Wednesday 9 September 12-2pm
Friday 11 September 12-2pm
During this social media session, you will learn how to get a presence across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Explore how to post and engage with audiences on each platform, some of the key differences between them, and how you can promote your business to a wider audience using ads.
Create a Google Business Page and Website
Tuesday 8 September 12-2pm
Thursday 10 September 12-2pm
Friday 11 September 9-11am
During this Google business and website session, you will learn how to get a presence on a Google search result, providing your customers with real time information and updates about your business. You will also gain an understanding of Wix, a free platform to create a website to help get you online.
