Small businesses.
Big opportunities.
Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.
100% free
Any small business can register for free. No Verizon commitment required.
You’re the boss.
Customize the program to fit your needs. Search easily as new interests come up.
Learn on your time.
Our resources are available whenever it works for you.
Find resources built for your business.
Managing Money
Branding
Online Marketing
Funding
Winning Customers
Website Design
Legal Essentials
Operations
Wellness
Strategy
Cybersecurity
Social Media
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Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining the talent you need
Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining the talent you need
Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining the talent you need
Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining the talent you need
Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining the talent you need
Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining the talent you need
Looking for more inspiration? Explore additional success stories from past grantees on our partner LISC's site.
Cha Community
2021 Grant Recipient
"The courses helped me stop wasting time and put things into action."
The Robot Agency, Inc.
2023 Grant Recipient
"I feel like now I’m more equipped to go on to the next chapter in entrepreneurship.
DollMaker Lashes
2021 Grant Recipient
"With the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, I was able to learn how to run my business professionally."
Even more resources.
$15M in small business grants have been awarded.
Applications for our 2026 $10,000 grants are now open.
You grow. We all thrive.
Small businesses are the backbones of our communities. Through programs like Small Business Digital Ready, Verizon is committed to providing them with the tools, resources and funding they need to dream big.
