Millions of small businesses have the drive to grow but need the right digital tools to compete.  Serving 1.8 million Small and Midsize Business (SMB) customers gives Verizon a deep understanding of the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. That’s why we teamed up with small business owners and leading community organizations to create Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, an initiative designed to help your business thrive. 

Driven by our 2021 commitment to support one million small businesses by 2030, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready provides the practical, actionable technology resources entrepreneurs need to succeed in today's digital economy.

Our free, online platform is built by small business owners, for small business owners, featuring:

• Courses: Expert-led courses in AI, marketing, and more - plus on-demand videos and quick tips.

• Events: Virtual and in-person workshops led by small business experts.

• Funding: National $10k and local grant opportunities, plus resources to help you become capital-ready.

• Promotions: Exclusive discounts, sweepstakes and more.

• Community: Learn from other small business owners and networking events.

Since 2021, more than 600,000 small business owners have registered with Digital Ready.  We’ve given more than $15M in grant funding.  And we’re having real impact*.   

• 90% are likely to recommend Digital Ready

• 81% increased specific skill or knowledge

• 71% increased their confidence as an entrepreneur

• 99% said Digital Ready helped their business

*Based on Digital Ready 2026 year end impact survey; 1600 respondents