Apply for Trading Online Voucher Scheme! The TOV is a voucher scheme offered by the Local Enterprise Office grant of €2,500 to help small businesses to develop and grow their online trading presence by developing or upgrading an e-commerce website, adding booking systems,  online payment facilities and even developing and implementing a digital marketing strategy!

If your business has less than the equivalent of 10 full-time or part-time employees (based on the equivalent of 10 full-time employees on a 40 hour week), a turnover of less than €2 million and has been trading for at least 6 months, then you can apply for a Trading Online Voucher!

The following is the list of terms and conditions to avail of the Trading Online Voucher scheme.
(source: Local Enterprise Office).

The most important things to consider are two: the maximum value for the voucher is €2,500 or 50% of the eligible expense (net of VAT) and you need to get the approval before incurring any expense.

The full terms to consider are:

• Limited Online Trading presence
• Less than 10 employees
• Turnover less than €2m
• Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months
• Business must be located in the catchment area of an LEO that is participating in this scheme*

*Your business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom you make your application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.

Information seminars held by Local Enterprise offices are made available online or by conference call to support you in your application process and it is a condition of applying for the vouchers that you participate in one of these seminars. At each seminar, you will be informed of the purpose of the scheme and how best to use and get value from the application of the voucher.

• Upgrading your existing website with a Booking System, Integrating Online Payment facilities or adding an Online Retail Platform
• Development of eCommerce Websites where you can Sell Products and Offer your Services Online
• Adding additional 
• Adding a Content Management System (CMS) to enhance the functionality of your Website (Client Portals where your clients can receive invoices, make payments and manage their appointments.)
• Development and Implementation of your Digital Marketing Strategy including Website Copyright, Search Optimisation and Online Advertising (for up to 30% of the approved voucher cost).
• Training and Skills Development specifically to establish and manage an Online Trading Activity
• Purchase of Internet related software and subscriptions to low cost online retail platform solutions.

In addition to your application form, you will need to include quotes for the work you need done, as well as evidence of the trading duration of your business.

If your business does not fall within the eligibility criteria, but you still need a new website or assistance with any aspects of Website Design, Digital Marketing, Web Development, eCommerce Websites or Booking System, we are here to help - we provide a great service, at competitive rates and deliver results!

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