This workshop will be delivered by Michael Keogh from the Entrepreneurs Academy

The Trading Online Voucher scheme is an initiative under the Government's National Digital Strategy which helps small businesses trade more online , boost their sales and reach new markets.  The scheme is a co-funding opportunity with up to €2,500 available.  Funding can be used towards eligible costs such as digital marketing strategies, e-commerce websites or app development.

With the current business challenges, businesses are moving online.  Making informed decisions is vital for all businesses, so the free help and training provided by your Local Enterprise Office puts you in  a position to decide what is best for your business.

Cutting the cost of developing your online trading capacity by up to 90% or €2500 can make the investment very affordable for many small businesses out there.

This online mandatory information session will cover various topics including developing a website, digital marketing, social media for business and search engine optimisation.  The information provided is impartial and will help you decide on what trading online options are right for your business.

To qualify for the scheme, businesses must have

• no more than 10 employees
• less than €2 million turnover
• be trading at least 6 months
• be located in the region of the Local Enterprise Office to whom you are applying