The company hopes that through its stimulus offer, SMBs would reach new customers and drive sales in tough times.

Google Australia's Head of Online, Julian Persaud said: "At Google, we want to help propel the Australian digital economy. The Internet drives efficiencies and opens new markets. Encouraging more Australian businesses to connect with customers online is a major part of that vision."

According to the company, both online and "bricks-and-mortar" businesses will benefit from the stimulus offer as research shows that many Australians are doing their research online and then heading in-store to buy. Monash's Australian Centre for Retail Studies has found that 50 percent of Australian shoppers research their retail purchases online before they get to the store to buy.

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