Exciting News for Small Business Owners: Don't Miss Out on This Grant Opportunity!
Amidst the Government’s National Digital Strategy, there’s a golden chance for small businesses to leverage the expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme. This initiative aims to assist small businesses with up to 10 employees in enhancing their online presence, increasing sales, and tapping into new markets. Originally introduced to aid Irish businesses amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, this initiative presents a unique opportunity for businesses to secure a digital foothold that will pay off for years to come.
Under the revamped terms, this grant program offers financial aid of up to €2,500 to small businesses, with a co-funding requirement of only 10% from the business itself. This substantial coverage, up to 90%, makes it an incredibly affordable investment and a chance that shouldn’t be overlooked by small business owners. Furthermore, a notable change to the scheme allows businesses that have already availed a Trading Online Voucher to apply for a second one, further bolstering their online business capabilities.
These vouchers can essentially be used for anything that make your business better online. While commonly used for integrating e-commerce functionalities or booking systems into websites, they can also be allocated towards digital marketing strategies, ongoing marketing efforts, app development, digital training, and more.
For a small €250 investment, coupled with the support from the LEO Online Trading Voucher grant, here’s a sample of what Rome & Rose can offer to help your business:
Research/Consultation: Conducting a comprehensive review of your business’s online presence to identify current positioning, opportunities, and industry trends.
Digital Strategy Planning: Devising a tailored digital marketing strategy aligned with your business goals and objectives.
Digital Marketing: Establishing Facebook, Instagram, Google or TikTok marketing campaigns to track and drive results.
Digital Assets Generation: Crafting branded digital assets to maintain a consistent online presence across your website, emails, and social media channels.
Digital Implementation Templates: Equipping you with intuitive online tools and apps to manage your online business effectively.
Digital Training: Providing personalized training sessions on online business management and social media engagement.
To qualify for the voucher, your business must meet the following criteria:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or fewer employees
- Turnover less than €2M
- Minimum of 6 months of clear proof of trading
- Business located within the area covered by the LEO to which the application is made.
If your business qualifies now’s the perfect time to get started.
The application form can be downloaded here: Trading Online Voucher Application Form.
If you’re ready to take advantage of the LEO Trading Online Voucher, be sure to contact us so that we can recommend the right solution to meet your goals.
