Small Biz is an initiative from Norgress that delivers free digital services to eligible small businesses as our way of giving back to the local businesses that keep our communities running.
How can we help your business?
All the digital services your small business needs. All for free.
Helping small businesses across 20+ industries achieve their goals at little to no cost.
Home Services
Automotive
Beauty
Restaurants
Retail
Professionals
Recreation
and More!
Free Custom Website
for your small business.
Get a free custom website tailored to your business. No templates, no shortcuts, built from the ground up by our experts.
Expert built and delivered in 3 days
Mobile-friendly and responsive
No cost, no catch — ever
Free AI Receptionist
for your small business.
Never miss another call with free AI-powered call answering. Our system answers on your behalf and captures caller info for you.
Live and active within 3 days
Answers 24/7, even when you're busy
Powered by best-in-class AI
Free Graphic Design
for your small business.
Professional social media posts, business cards, mockups, logos, graphics and more — all created by our design team at no cost.
Professionally designed in 3 days
Print-ready files included
No cost, no catch — ever
Free Ad Management
for your small business.
Reach new customers with expert digital ad management. We set up, launch, and manage your online ad campaign for you.
Your first campaign live in 3 days
Google Ads handled for you
No minimum ad budget
Working with the Norgress team has been a great experience. Their eye for marketing and clear direction helped shape a website that truly supports our business goals.
What stood out most is the ongoing support — even after the website launched, they stayed onboard to guide us through updates and teach us how to manage things ourselves. Professional, reliable, and genuinely skilled. We’re happy to recommend Norgress to other small businesses.
Ajin Lee
Owner & Operator | Hide N Seek Playground
Your success is our pledge.
For nearly a decade, Norgress has been in the business of creating purpose-driven ventures. We know what it takes to build something from nothing — and we believe every small business owner deserves a hand getting there.That belief led us to Pledge 1%, a global movement of 19,000+ companies dedicating their time, product, or profit to be a force for good. As part of our pledge, Norgress Small Biz delivers free digital services to small businesses across Canada.
1 to 3
businesses
selected monthly.
Up to $1,500
in market value delivered per business.
3 Days
average turnaround
per project.
How It Works
A simple process to get your business the help it needs.
Step 1
Check your business's eligibility.
First, ensure your business is eligible for Norgress Small Biz. You can review our eligibility criteria below. Businesses that have worked with us in the past are more than welcome to apply again, however priority is always given to first-time applicants.
Business Size: Your business must have less than 10 full-time employees. Norgress Small Biz is designed for owner-operated businesses and small teams.
Annual Revenue: Your business must generate less than $100,000 in annual revenue. This ensures our free services go to the businesses that need them most.
Location: Your business must be based in the Alberta. As our program grows, we plan to expand to additional Canadian provinces.
Step 2
Complete your application & tell us about your business's project.
Once you've confirmed your eligibility, it's time to apply. We accept 1–3 businesses per month based on our capacity and your project's fit. If your business is not selected, we will still provide resources and referrals to help you move forward.
Service Selection: Choose one service per application. You can request a website, graphic design, ad management or call answering, etc. Each service is delivered within 3 days of approval.
Business Description: Tell us what your business does, who your customers are, and what you're hoping to achieve. The more detail you share, the better we likely support you.
Supporting Documents: Depending on the service, you may consider uploading your logo, brand colours, or any existing materials. Don't worry if you don't have these — our team can work from scratch.
Step 3
Once you're approved, our team will get to work. Your project will be ready in 3 business days — and at no cost to you.
Once your request is approved, our team of dedicated experts gets to work immediately. No back-and-forth, no lengthy onboarding. Just results, delivered free in 3 days or less.
Fast Application Review: Our team personally reviews every application within 1–2 business days and notifies you of your approval status by email.
3-Day Delivery: From the moment your application is approved, your service is built and delivered within 3 business days — ready to use immediately.
It's Yours to Keep: Everything we create belongs to you. Files, accounts, and assets are handed over in full with no ongoing obligations or hidden fees.
Friendly & helpful support. Always.
We're known for being fast, friendly, and easy to work with. From quick questions to technical issues, our team is just an email away.
[email protected]
We typically reply in 24 hours or less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check to see if your business meets Norgress Small Biz eligibility criteria.
Free Website Offer
Get your business online for free.
With Norgress Small Biz, your website is built completely free. Once delivered, choose how you'd like to move forward with maintaining your new site.
Build
Free
A business-ready website, designed by our experts at no cost to you and delivered within 3 days or less.
Expertly designed website.
Responsive across all devices.
Professional and modern site layout.
Tailored to your business and services.
Built and launched by our team.
Maintain
Do-It-Yourself Free
Site remains live as originally delivered.
Hosted on a free Norgress subdomain.Want your own domain and editing control?
Upgrade to Carrd Pro on your own for $19/year.
Optional Done-For-You $19/month
Carrd Pro Included
Custom domain, SSL, and editing access — we cover it.1 hour of updates monthly
Updates and small changes handled for you..Direct support line for technical issues.
Get expedited access to technical support..
How is this free?
We build your site on Carrd — a lightweight, professional website platform trusted by millions of website owners.Carrd compensates us for the sites we build, which helps fund this offer. You never pay us a dime unless you'd like done-for-you maintenance.
What does it cost me?
After delivery, you choose how to move forward:Keep it free — your site stays live hosted on a Norgress subdomain at no charge. No strings attached.Go independent ($19/year) — upgrade to Carrd Pro on your own for a custom domain and full editing control. Paid directly to Carrd, not to us.Let us handle it all ($19/month) — our Done-For-You plan covers Carrd Pro, monthly updates, and direct support. One price, everything included.
No credit card required to apply.
Here's a demo of the kind of website you can expect.
Free AI Receptionist Offer
Never miss a customer call again.
Let Norgress Small Biz set up a free custom AI receptionist for your business. Answer calls 24/7, collect caller information, and route calls — all on autopilot.
Build
Free
A custom AI receptionist for your business — built to answer calls, collect info, and route callers 24/7.
Custom AI voice agent trained on your business.
Answers calls 24/7 — no missed calls.
Collects caller details and sends them to you.
Tailored to your business and services.
Built on your own accounts — you own everything.
Maintain
Do-It-Yourself Free
AI receptionist remains live as configured.
Runs on your own platform accounts.You manage your own platform billing.
Pay each platform provider directly.Full control to modify or expand.
Your accounts, your setup, your rules.
Optional Done-For-You $8/month
1 hour of adjustments monthly
Script changes, call flow tweaks, and updates done for you.Direct support line for technical issues.
Get expedited access to technical support..
How is this free?
We donate our time and expertise to build your AI receptionist at no cost. You own the accounts, we handle all the technical work. The build is free — the platforms it runs on may carry modest costs.
What does it cost me?
Your AI receptionist runs on a few third-party platforms. You pay each provider directly. Here's a rough breakdown:
Telephony
A phone number with per-minute call costs. ~$2/mo + usage.AI Voice
The AI that speaks to your callers. ~$5–22/moAutomation
The logic that routes calls and sends you info. ~$9–16/mo
Estimated total: $16–40/mo depending on call volume and plan tiers. We'll walk you through the most cost-effective setup for your needs.
No credit card required to apply.
An demo of what your AI receptionist could sound like.
Free Graphic Design Offer
Make a great first impression.
Every small business deserves great design. Let Norgress Small Biz create a free custom deliverable for your brand — from logos to flyers to social media graphics.
Build
Free
Professional branded design deliverables for your business, created by our team at no cost to you.
Professionally designed by our team.
Tailored to your business and brand.
Delivered in print-ready and digital formats.
Editable source file included — it's yours to keep.
One round of revisions included.
You Pick Your Deliverable
You'll be able to select any design project for your business. Each is built from scratch to match your brand.
Logo & Branding
Runs on your own platform accounts.Social Media Graphics
A set of branded templates for your channels.Mockups & Print Materials
Promotional flyer, poster, mockups and more.Business Cardss
Front and back, print-ready card design.Menus & Signage
Restaurant menus, storefront signs, or banners.Ad Creatives
Graphics for online or print advertising.
How is this free?
Our team donates the time and expertise to create one professional design deliverable for your business. No catch, no upsell — we do this as our way of giving back to the small business community.
What do I get?
One completed design project of your choice, delivered in ready-to-use formats. You also get the editable source file — so you can make changes anytime on your own.
What do I get?
Nothing. The design, the files, the revision — all free. There are no platform fees, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs. You walk away with finished work you fully own.
What if I need more design work?
This offer covers one deliverable per business. If you need additional design work down the road, reach out — we're happy to discuss options.
No credit card required to apply.
A sample of the design work your business could receive.
FAQs
Questions? We have answers.
Have a question? Not any more! Here you’ll likely find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Still have a quetsions? Contact us!
Is there a limit to how many tasks I can request?
You can request as many tasks as you'd like. We'll work on them one at a time in the order received. Once one is completed, we move on to the next.
How quickly are tasks completed?
On average, tasks are delivered within 72 hours (Monday to Friday). Larger projects like developing a website may take a bit longer, but we’ll always give you a clear timeline up front.
What if I don’t like the results?
We offer unlimited revisions on all active tasks. If something doesn’t match your vision, we’ll keep working until it does.
What platforms do you work with?
We work with whatever your business needs: Google Ads, Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite, basic website platforms like Wix or Carrd, and much more. If we can’t support something, we’ll let you know upfront.
Do I own the work you create?
Yes. Everything we build — from websites to logos to ad campaigns — is 100% yours to keep, even if you pause or cancel your subscription later.
What if I don’t like the results?
We offer unlimited revisions on all active tasks. If something doesn’t match your vision, we’ll keep working until it does.
Do you offer refunds?
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee during the first 7 days of service if you’re unhappy for any reason. After that, we don’t issue refunds but you can pause or cancel anytime with no penalties.
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