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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 on websites like TraleeToday.ie.
A free information session run by Kerry Local Enterprise Office is the first step in applying for the Trading Online Voucher.
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.
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It takes place in The Horseshoe Bar and Restaurant, 14 Lower William Street, Listowel from 9.15am to 11.30am on Thursday, September 20. Online registration is through the Kerry LEO website only and can be accessed by clicking here
What will be covered:
– Trading Online Voucher application process
– Drawdown procedure
– Using your E-voucher wisely
Who is eligible?
The vouchers are targeted at businesses that have a limited online trading presence; less than 10 employees; turnover less than €2million; applicants must be registered and trading for minimum of 12 months and the business must be located in one of the pilot areas under this phase of the scheme.
Note: 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.
Vouchers can be used for?
The Online Trading Vouchers can be used for 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, online advertising, 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
– Anything other than online trading related activity
Please contact Kerry Local Enterprise Office on 066 7183522 with any queries.
