ECommerce Bootcamp for
Craft & Design with DCCI
Applications are now open for the DCCI/Local Enterprise Office eCommerce Bootcamp – a new three-part business training series for Irish designers and makers, focused on increasing online sales by optimising eCommerce and digital platforms. The series is presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI), in association with Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) nationwide.
The programme is designed as a practical and focused support to enable you to understand your business’s on-line sales potential, and more importantly to learn the necessary steps to achieve it.
- The DCCI/LEO eCommerce Bootcamp is open to all registered clients of DCCI
- The programme has been designed to provide practical and tailored training to each participant at their own specific stage of online business development.
- This programme will commence in August and run through until December 2021. You must be willing to commit the necessary time to properly benefit from the programme. If you do not currently have the time please defer and allow another client to take the place.
- It is required that you already have some level of online presence.
- Selection for the programme will be conducted by a panel of Digital experts and participation is free (once selected).
- While a lot of what you learn on this programme you will be able to do yourself or through family and friends, it is important to also note that there will be a financial investment required for every business wishing to grow sales online. If you have not yet applied for your Trading Online Voucher (TOV) you will be assisted in doing so.
- Evaluation of outputs will be required by DCCI/LEO at the end of the programme.
Who should apply?
Any client who wishes to improve their digital eCommerce presence.
What’s involved?
Digital Audit
A fast-track audit of your online presence covering areas such as Brand & Content, Social Media, Email Marketing, SEO, eCommerce & UX – all with the objective to drive sales. Each area will be clarified so you fully understand the impact on your business.
1-2-1 Mentoring
1-2-1 mentoring will take place with each client – based on the findings of your Digital Audit. Sessions will focus on the priority areas for your business and the investment required to improve your online presence and grow your sales. Included in this is understanding the financial investments involved and how to apply for the TOV.
Virtual Learning Sessions
Access to a specialist group Learning series covering peer-to-peer case studies and talks from digital specialists.
Why apply?
Reach a larger audience
Discover how Digital has the potential to open up new opportunities, markets and customers. Selling directly to customers online increases your reach – there are no opening time restrictions and no limits to the number of people who can walk through the door.
Increase sales
In addition to providing a channel for selling during the current restrictions, an eCommerce website is a really effective way to scale your business in terms of customer base and profits. We also encourage clients to consider building a B2B/Wholesale/Trade Only area to their website to grow wholesale orders
Ask the experts
A chance for you to put any burning questions to eCommerce experts across the areas of marketing, content production and technology.
Click the button above to submit an application form. Applications will be assessed by DCCI and LEOs, in conjunction with an independent panel of digital experts.
Closing date for applications is 22nd July, 2021.
