TRADING Online Vouchers to the value of €2,500 are still available to support small Kerry businesses to enhance their online trading presence and can also be used to buy online advertising with TraleeToday.ie.

A free information session is the first step in applying for the Trading Online Voucher and it will be held in The Park Suite, 4th Floor, The Brehon Hotel, Killarney, on Tuesday, February 26 from 8am to 11.45am.

Applicants will be informed of the purpose of the scheme and how best to use and get value from the voucher to support your online trading proposition.

At the session you can find out about the Trading Online Voucher application process, the drawdown procedure and about using your E-voucher wisely.

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The vouchers are targeted at businesses that have a limited online trading presence; less than 10 employees; turnover less than €2 million; applicants must be registered and trading for minimum of 12 months and the business must be located in County Kerry.

Ineligible projects include those with charitable status, commercial semi-state companies, ”not for profit” organisations, trade associations and company representation bodies such as Chambers of Commerce.

The Online Trading Vouchers can be used for online advertising, the development or upgrade of an e-commerce website such as implementing online payments or booking systems.

Other usage includes; purchase of Internet related software, development of an app, implementation of a digital marketing strategy, consultation with ICT experts for early stage adopters of online strategy, training/skills development specifically to establish and manage an online trading activity.

Vouchers cannot be used for development of brochure websites, purchase of non-internet related software or anything other than online trading related activity.

In order to make an application you are required to attend the information session which will provide all the details as to how to apply but also how to best use and gain value from the voucher to support your online trading proposition.  Attendance is FREE and pre-registration is essential.

Please contact Kerry Local Enterprise Office on 066 7183522 with any queries or click here to book your place at the session.