Want a voucher of €2,500 for your company?
Did you know, the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources (DCENR) is giving small businesses a Voucher of up to €2,500 for ecommerce, web design, and online marketing of an eCommerce website. That’s right! The grant is designed to help new businesses trade online by offering the company a grant of €2,500 as part of the Trading Online Vouchers scheme.
A Worldwide trend of selling online has taken over the planet, but it seems that companies in Ireland are still trailing behind. In fact, between 2018 and 2020, it is estimated that only 23% of Irish businesses are directly selling through their eCommerce website. For businesses employing less than ten people, this percentage is shockingly even lower.
It is widely believed that over 70% of online purchase made by people in Ireland, were actually bought in overseas markets. This just isn’t good enough for a country like Ireland.
Trading online significantly increases your potential market. With an eCommerce website, your profits are no longer limited by the number of customers that can physically visit your business premises. You can sell across towns, states, and even across borders, removing all geographical limitations. So why not start the trend and get your business selling online!
How can the Trading Online Vouchers Be Used?
The online trading vouchers can be used in a number of ways:
- Upgrade or Development of an eCommerce website;
- IT Consultation;
• Implementation of an Online Payments / Booking System on your website
• Social Media Training
Is My Business Eligible?
To qualify for the Trading Online Voucher Scheme, your business must have:
• no more than 10 employees;
• less than €2m in turnover;
• been registered and trading for at least 6 months and
• be located in the region of the local enterprise office to whom they are applying.
How Do I Apply For Trading Online Vouchers?
You can apply for the scheme via your Local Enterprise Office. If you have an ecommerce / website design project in mind, Aura Internet can advise whether it meets the eligibility criteria and guide you through the application process, where necessary.
Contact Aura Internet to discuss your website design needs and to find out more about the Trading Online Voucher scheme, info@aura.ie or Tel: 042 966 4833
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