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Library of Knowledge No. 21

Another assistance offered by the government is the ‘Trading Online Voucher Scheme’ this is aimed at existing or new businesses to allow more effective online sales post COVID-19.

It offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 with co-funding of 10% from the business* along with training and advice to help your business trade online.

Apply via your Local Enterprise Office. Applications close on 30^th September 2020.

Grow your business online with help through the Government’s National Digital Strategy. The expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme is designed to assist small businesses with up to 10 employees to trade more online, boost sales and reach new markets.

Participating in this scheme can make the process of trading online much easier for you.

The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile:

1. Limited or no e-commerce presence;
2. 10 or less employees;
3. Turnover less than €2m;
4. Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 Months**;
5. Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.

Previous voucher recipients may apply for a second voucher.

**applicant business must provide clear proof of trading for a minimum of 6 months to their Local Enterprise Office.

For more information and to assess whether you fulfil the criteria for this voucher see: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Discover-Business-Supports/Trading-Online-Voucher-Scheme-/

Stay safe and well.