Quick answer: A free digital growth consultation is available to Brooklyn-area small businesses and nonprofits — no technical background needed, no sales pitch, no obligation.
If you run a small business or nonprofit in Brooklyn and technology feels like something you can’t afford to get right, there’s a free option worth knowing about. Here’s what’s actually available, and how to tell if it’s a fit for you.
What the Free Consultation Actually Covers
Our team offers a free digital growth consultation for small businesses and nonprofits in Brooklyn and the greater New York area. It’s not a sales pitch for something you’ll pay for later: the consultation itself, and the written plan you leave with, are free. Depending on what you need, that can include a walkthrough of your current website (or help getting one started), plain-language guidance on showing up in local search and Google Business Profile, or direction on e-commerce and social media if that’s how you reach customers.
Who It’s For
This is built for business owners based in Brooklyn or nearby who want to sell online, reach more customers, or simply get set up with the right tools. It’s also meant for nonprofits trying to reach more of the people they serve on a limited budget, and for anyone who’s new to digital tools altogether and wants a clear, judgment-free starting point. You don’t need any technical background to book a consultation.
Why It’s Actually Free — this program exists because of a nonprofit mission to expand digital opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits that technology has often left behind. Every consultation starts with a look at where your business is today, so the advice fits your actual situation instead of a one-size-fits-all script. If you’d like hands-on help putting the plan into action afterward, that’s available at low cost, but there’s no obligation and no pressure either way.
How This Fits Into a Bigger Program
The Brooklyn consultation work is one half of a two-part mission: locally, hands-on technology support for small businesses and nonprofits; overseas, free and low-cost digital skills and career training for job seekers. You can read more about both sides of the work on our programs page.
How to Get Started
Getting started takes a short form so our team can match you with the right kind of help, then a conversation about where your business or organization is right now. If you’ve been putting off getting your website in shape or figuring out local search, our guide on five free ways to improve your local search ranking is a good place to see what a consultation might help you tackle.
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