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.
Starting out with hand-made custom quilts for babies of family and friends, Denise had to pivot her business in the past few months to include masks and lanyards too. She's excited for the new possibilities her ecommerce online store can bring.
Kristina Adel
October 05, 2020
Recently pivoting her businesses to home accessories, vintage furniture and cottage paint, entrepreneur Camille Overmeer realized she needed to embark on a digital journey. She now has an online store on Shopify thanks to ShopHERE Powered By Google.
Kristina Adel
September 30, 2020
With their new format of booking tours online, Alpaca farm Forget Me Not are now able to support their customers at a safe distance. They are even able to sell products on their new site like yarn and dryer balls, thanks to ShopHERE and Shopify.
Alexandra Jones
September 10, 2020
Chatham-Kent community bakery known for their delicious muffins and scones are able to sell their products online thanks to their new eCommerce store on Shopify, and knowledgeable ShopHERE Coordinator.
Kristina Adel
September 08, 2020
Julie and Michael call their approach “BYOD”- Bring Your Own Diamonds, as clients can easily curb-side drop-off their old jewellery pieces to a downtown Toronto location, and can purchase their desired new piece right from their e-commerce website.
Kristina Adel
August 18, 2020
This new business creating custom coasters now has a live eCommerce website, and is ready to print your family's memories on to a one of a kind coaster.
Dominik Skrzypek
August 18, 2020
One Ontario couple is using the ShopHERE Powered By Google Program to help protect others with face shields after losing loved ones to the virus, and is ready to sell their new products online at an affordable cost.
Ali Zafar
August 17, 2020
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!
Kristina Adel
August 14, 2020
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.
Kristina Adel
August 10, 2020
