Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program supported businesses and artists across Canada with their very own online stores. Find some of our graduate success stories below and see how we help participants succeed online.
Owner Jenyse believes that "during this unexpected time, the one thing I've learned is to create content and give context to all the products or services that demonstrate value" and she is doing that with social media and her new eCommerce store!
Moore’s landscape paintings and the current art scene have one thing in common: both are shifting. As the art scene goes online, Moore’s work continues to venture into the territory of abstract painting.
Owner Jackie was eager to start selling her popsicles directly from her kitchen, and with her new Shopify store that's exactly what she's doing. Enjoy a curb-side lolly today!
Shawn and Michael offer full-service floral decor for corporate events, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. They're excited to be able to offer this unique experience on their new eCommerce website!
Ceren Korsal brings unique jewellery and gifts to Canadian shoppers from Turkish artists, based in Turkey and Toronto. Now you can experience Turkish heritage from the comfort of your home with their new Shopify store.
Noah Ocran-Caesar is a Toronto-based artist whose creations are just as compelling as he is. He found the ShopHERE Powered By Google Program through a fellow artist and friend who recommended the initiative to help him expand his client base.
LOCAL WOMAN is a limited-run, online sustainable clothing line based in Toronto who shared her motto: “Put the pedal to the metal - build your Instagram and social media platforms and have a product you believe in!”
How one artist is using the ShopHERE Program to shift from the corporate world into the art world with a new online store.
Within a matter of weeks, Really Organized Now (RON) had a beautiful online presence that not only provided a basis for customers to learn about RON and their services, but purchase these services directly from the website.