Claim Your Trading Online Voucher

With the global trend towards increased online spending, the government (in Ireland) recognised the need to support small to medium size businesses to get online and so they introduced a scheme known as the 'Trading Online Voucher Scheme'.

Eligible businesses can apply for a voucher to invest in developing their e-commerce capability, of up to €2,500 matched by own funding to develop a trading online component to their business. The scheme is administered on behalf of this Department by the Local Enterprise Office network.

If you own a small business, it's crucial that you establish and develop your online presence so you can begin trading globally online. If you meet the criteria below, you could be eligible to claim up to €2,500 or 90% of expenditure to build your website.

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To be eligible, your business must:

• Have less than 10 employees
• Turnover less than €2million
• The business must be registered and trading for at least 6 months

Voucher can be used for:

• Developing a new e-commerce website or update existing
• Online Advertising — to create and implement online campaigns
• Branding — Creating or updating your businesses online brand
• Digital Training — Training to enable you to keep the website updated
• Search Engine Optimisation — Making sure that your business comes up when your product of service is searched for online

How you can apply:

1. You must attend a trading online workshop in your local LEO. If your business is located in Co. Monaghan then please visit www.localenterprise.ie/Monaghan/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/ to check for the next available workshop.
2. Get quotes from 3 suppliers for your project - you can get a quote from me here. You must have 3 quotes for the work to be carried out (or solid rationale for selecting a particular one).
3. Submit an application form with all details. You'll receive this at the workshop you attend - if you didn't get one you can download the Monaghan LEO application form here.
4. If approved, you have 6 months to complete the work.
5. After 6 months, send copy of bank statement showing payment to supplier, a copy of their tax clearance certificate and an original invoice.
6. Once approved, the payment will be processed. (You will be able to receive a maximum of €2,500 or 90% of total expenditure).

Next Steps:

• Please get in touch with me to arrange a meeting (virtual) to discuss your project.

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