Helping small businesses

[lifeisgood618]

I'm so grateful to Google and the local guides community. As a business owner I find it my duty to help small businesses maximize their exposure on Google Maps. By just posting a few pictures a small business can be exposed to thousands of views. My mom taught me at a very young age that if we don't become students of change we become victims of it. Many small businesses don't advertise because they don't have the resources but now through Google Maps they can have a presence in the world. Thank you Google.

[Kamalhasnainee]

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[HiếuL]

Dear @lifeisgood618

I think that you are right. In this competitive world, one must change to adapt to the environment. Google now is helping small business for a better marketing procedure with free services (for one-year).

This is a chance for small businesses to improve their marketing strategy.

[lifeisgood618]

A year free sounds awesome! How can I find more information on this? 

[carlis]

Yes, I totally agree. I was surprised when last year I went to a small friend's hairdressers and local guides asked me to share an opinion and photos!!! And she never advertised on any media or has the means to do it.

[carlis]

Thanks so much for the info, I had no idea