Local Enterprise Office Trading Online Voucher Scheme
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme, offered through Local Enterprise Offices, 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.
Who can apply?
The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or less employees
- Turnover less than €2m
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 Months
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their areas.
Previous voucher recipients may apply for a second voucher. Previous voucher recipients cannot apply for a second voucher before they have submitted their final claim for their first voucher.
What can the voucher be used for?
Funding can be used towards adding payment facilities or booking systems to your website or developing new apps for your customers. The voucher can also be used towards subscriptions to low cost online retail platform solutions, to help companies quickly establish a retailing presence online. Businesses that have already received a Trading Online Voucher can now apply for a second voucher, where upgrades are required.
How much does this scheme offer?
This scheme offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 with co-funding of 50% from the business, along with training and advice to help your business trade online.
Training is also included
Making informed decisions is vital for all business, so the free help and training provided by your local enterprise office in the delivery of this scheme puts you in a position to decide what is best for your business. The training sessions cover various topics, including developing a website, digital marketing, social media for business and search engine optimisation. The information provided is impartial and will help you decide on what trading online options, are right for your business.
How to apply?
To discuss an application get in touch with your Local Enterprise Office. You’ll find their contact details here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Find-Your-Local-Enterprise-Office/
Learn more about your Local Enterprise Office
The Local Enterprise Office is your local first stop shop for seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. There is a Local Enterprise Office in each local authority area. With 31 dedicated teams across the local authorities in Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices offer you a wide range of experience, skills, and services. Full details on Local Enterprise Office supports are available at LocalEnterprise.ie.