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Local business launches rescue solutions and tools to combat commercial effects of COVID-19

'We wanted to do something to help small businesses that are suffering at this time and offer genuinely useful and practical solutions'
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North Bay-based WAC Digital Solutions, is part of a new solution focused initiative, Digital Lifelines, in a bid to combat the devastating commercial implications of the COVID-19 outbreak.

By providing a toolkit of practical digital online solutions, the Digital Lifelines initiative is offering SME’s the opportunity to navigate their business using powerful online tools during these uncertain times. 

WAC Digital Solutions has looked at the ways in which companies can protect themselves, rally and thrive using the features that it provides to its website and app customers both in Northern Ontario and Northern Quebec. 

"We wanted to do something to help small businesses that are suffering at this time and offer genuinely useful and practical solutions," said Grant Stain, CEO, and founder of Digital Lifelines in a release. 

"For example, our mobile apps can provide features such as mobile food ordering, loyalty schemes, online purchasing and more, plus our artificial intelligence websites are capable of generating greater numbers of prospects from visitors. Customers will find that our online products are extremely easy to update, even for non-technical individuals.” 

WAC Digital Solutions has taken the initiative to provide these services free of charge for three months, with no tie in contract, to help businesses get through the lockdown period using tools they need to trade online.

Services provided:

  • 5 page AI website with eCommerce features
  • 5 feature mobile app with food ordering and loyalty and more
  • Google G Suite, spreadsheets, document management and online meeting software

Officials say the offer is set to run throughout April with spaces limited due to WAC Digital Solutions team capacity. Businesses interested in taking advantage of the offer should contact WAC Digital Solutions at 705-499-0164.