Thinking of Selling Online?

Thinking of Selling Online?

You could be eligible for a voucher worth up to €2,500

Do you want to get your business trading online?

Would you like to avail of a grant of up to €2500 to get your business engaged in e-Commerce?

WHY NOT APPLY FOR A TRADING ONLINE VOUCHER THROUGH YOUR LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE!

The next free information seminar for the Trading Online Voucher in Kildare will be held on Tuesday 27th of September from 6pm-8pm at Kildare County Council Offices. The information seminar will include a talk on 10 Top Tips for Online Trading, an opportunity to meet and talk with a range of local web developers, and finally a briefing on the Online Trading Voucher. 

It is mandatory for you to attend an information seminar if you wish to apply for an Online Trading Voucher so that you understand the conditions of the voucher to allow you to get the best use and value from it.
 
What is a Trading Online Voucher?

The scheme, funded by the Department of Communications, Energy, and Natural Resources, offers a matched funding opportunity of up to €2500 to develop an e-Commerce website. 

The scheme is designed to support Irish small businesses to enhance their trading online presence. 

The scheme can be used for a wide range of digital upgrades, including implementing online payments or booking systems, the purchase of internet related software, online advertising (subject to limits), development of an app, development and/or implementation of a digital marketing strategy, consultation with ICT experts, and training/skills development specifically to establish and manage online trading activity.
 
Benefits of the Scheme

  • An average increase of sales of 21%
  • 84% of companies experienced an increase in customer enquiries
  • 3 of every 5 businesses exported for the first time after receiving a Trading Online Voucher
  • 73% said that the new online business was additional and did not displace existing sales
  • On average, applicant businesses increase their staff number by 1.4 employees after receiving a Trading Online Voucher
 
There are 30 places available on the course, and places will be offered to the public on a first come first served basis. To book your place at the seminar, please follow this link:  

 
If you have any other questions about the scheme, please do not hesitate to call the LEO on 045-980575.

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