Digital Main Street (Toronto Digital Service Squad)
Digital Main Street (Toronto Digital Service Squad) is a free service run by Digital Main Street for locally owned, independent businesses in the City of Toronto. Checked on the official page on October 4, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Independent businesses in Toronto; Usually with a physical storefront.
No deadline. Free help is offered all year. The Digital Transformation Grant is closed, but the free digital assessment and online training are still available. Next free webinar: SEO basics on November 3, 2026, 10 to 11:30 am.
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Free one-on-one help for small Toronto businesses to get online and grow. The Digital Service Squad can do a digital assessment of your business and help with your website, social media, online selling, digital marketing such as SEO and email, and tools such as point-of-sale systems. Free online training and webinars are also offered. The program was created by the City of Toronto and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA).
Who qualifies
Locally owned, independent businesses in the City of Toronto. In general, the business must have a physical storefront that customers can visit.
You likely qualify if:
- Independent businesses in Toronto
- Usually with a physical storefront
How to apply
- Apply on their application form.
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Where else they are
Their website is digitalmainstreet.ca/toronto. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Good to know
- CostFree. Some tools or services from outside vendors may cost money if you choose to use them.
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Portuguese
- Their stepsSign up for a free business account on the Digital Main Street website. Do the free digital assessment to see where your business stands online. Get free one-on-one help from the Digital Service Squad with your website, social media, online selling or other tools. Join the free webinars and online training to keep learning.
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What to bring
- A free business account on their website
Dates
No deadline. Free help is offered all year. The Digital Transformation Grant is closed, but the free digital assessment and online training are still available. Next free webinar: SEO basics on November 3, 2026, 10 to 11:30 am.
Source
Checked on October 4, 2026 on the official pageRun by Digital Main Street.
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