Success of free to attend Google Digital Garage on tour – Northern Ireland

The free to attend Google Digital Garage on Tour – Northern Ireland returned to three locations across the Province for the first time in a roadshow style with 200 delegates attending over three days.

Designed to support and advise businesses regardless of their technical expertise and aimed at business owners, entrepreneurs, small businesses, those in IT, e-commerce, digital marketing and communications roles in the public, private and third sectors, Abbey Oladapo addressed topics including telling your story online, how to reach new customers online and knowing your business with Google analytics.

Eileen Naughton, Google’s Managing Director for UK & Ireland, said: “In the digital age, a basic understanding of how the online world works is useful; and when it comes to business, it’s essential. We welcome all attendees to these seminars delivered by a Google’s Digital Garage expert to learn more about how digital can help them grow.”

The events took place in Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry and two were partnered by Ulster Bank – in the Civic Centre, Craigavon and Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen.

Cara Taylor, Business Growth Enabler – South Region, Ulster Bank, said: “Ulster Bank was delighted to be associated with such unique events providing the local business community with real takeaway learnings to enable them to grow and develop their businesses.”

Nicola Bothwell, NB Chartered Communications, said: “We attend monthly breakfast briefings at Google in Dublin and the learning is unparalleled.  We wanted to share our learnings with the business community in Northern Ireland and Google Digital Garage on Tour – Northern Ireland provided attendees with crucial skills to assist business success in this digital age.”

The free to attend seminars were brought to Northern Ireland by NB Chartered Communications, Watson & Co Chartered Marketing in partnership with sponsors: Ulster Bank, Ulster University Business School, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Lough Erne Resort, TrainingMatchmaker.com and City Hotel, Derry.

Google Digital Garage On Tour – Northern Ireland visits Enniskillen for the first time

Abbey Oladapo presented three sessions to enable small business owners to develop their online presence. He is joined by partners Peter O’Hara and Cara Taylor of Ulster Bank, Noelle McAloon of Enniskillen BID and Jonathan Gallagher of Lough Erne Resort.

Google Digital Garage On Tour – Northern Ireland visits Craigavon for the first time

Abbey Oladapo presented three sessions to enable small business owners to develop their online presence. He is joined by partners Cara Taylor of Ulster Bank, Deputy Lord Mayor Sam Nicholson, and Elaine McAlinden, Economic Development Officer, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Google Digital Garage On Tour – Northern Ireland visits Derry~Londonderry

Abbey Oladapo presented three sessions to enable small business owners to develop their online presence. He is joined by Christine Watson of Training Matchmaker and Watson & Co Chartered Marketing, Aine McFeely of Derry City Hotel, event host Nick Read of Ulster University and Google Digital Garage On Tour – Northern Ireland event organiser Nicola Bothwell of NB Chartered Communications.