TRADING ONLINE VOUCHER
Did you know?
With the Trading Online Voucher Scheme there is a grant up to €2,500 available.
Take advantage of the Government funded Trading Online Voucher today. If you’re not selling your services or products online, you’re missing out.
What Are Website Grants?
Website development grants are funding programs that provide financial assistance to businesses to develop or improve their website.
Government agencies or private organizations typically offer these grants, which can cover costs such as web design, web development, web hosting, and more.
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Why do I need a website?
A website will help your business in the following ways:
1. Reach new markets
Consumers spend most of their time online, so a website is an efficient way to reach new markets. When a business has a presence online, it can target customers worldwide. And with e-commerce, businesses can sell products and services to anyone, anywhere.
2. Increase sales and revenue
A website can help increase sales and revenue in two ways: by selling products and services online and providing information that helps convert website visitors into customers.
3. Save money
A website can save business money in many ways, including reducing the need for print marketing materials, such as brochures and catalogues; reducing the need for brick-and-mortar locations, and reducing the need for sales staff since customers can learn about products and services online and purchase them with just a few clicks.
4. Build credibility
A website helps build credibility by giving customers a way to learn about a business and its products and services before they make a purchase. In addition, having a professional-looking website that is easy to navigate and provides helpful information helps build trust with potential customers.
5. Stay competitive
In today’s digital domestic and global marketplace, businesses need a website to stay competitive. Consumers are increasingly using the internet to research products and services and are more likely to purchase from businesses with an online presence.
6. Get found online
People searching for products and services online are more likely to find businesses with a website. And when people find your website, they are more likely to become customers.
7. Measure success
A website allows businesses to track their marketing efforts and measure their success. With web analytics, businesses can see how many people visit their website, where they come from, what they do on the site, and more. This information can be used to improve digital marketing strategy and make better business decisions.
8. Trade Online & Be open 24/7
A website never closes, so it can help businesses increase sales by being open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers can visit your website at any time to learn about your products and services and make a purchase.
9. Automate processes
A website can automate many business processes, such as taking orders, processing payments, and sending invoices. This can save businesses time and money by reducing the need for manual tasks.
10. Improve customer service
A website can improve customer service by providing customers with self-service options, such as online FAQs and knowledge bases. In addition, a website can provide customers with access to live chat support or customer service representatives.
How much does it cost to develop a website?
The cost of developing a website can vary depending on the size and complexity of the site, as well as the services included in the project.
For example, a simple website with just a few pages might cost less than €1,000 to develop, while a more complex site with e-commerce functionality could cost tens of thousands.
Other costs to consider when developing a website include:
1. Web Hosting
The cost of web hosting ranges from €5 to €100 per month, depending on the type of hosting (shared, VPS, dedicated, etc.), the features included, and the amount of traffic your site receives.
2. Domain Name
A domain name typically costs €10 to €20 a year.
3. Web Design
The web design cost can vary depending on the project’s complexity, but it typically ranges from €2500 to €5,000+.
4. Web Development
The cost of web development can also vary depending on the project’s complexity, but it typically ranges from €2500 to €5,000+.
5. Maintenance
The cost of maintaining a website can vary depending on the size and complexity of the site, but it typically ranges from €150 to €500 per month.
What grants are available?
Website development grants typically provide financial assistance to businesses to develop or improve their website. Government agencies or private organizations typically offer these grants, which can cover costs such as web design, web development, web hosting, and more.
To apply for a website development grant, businesses typically need to submit an application that includes information about their business, proposed website project, and budget. Once the application is submitted, the grant provider will review it and determine if the business is eligible for funding. If the business is eligible, the grant provider will provide the funds to the business, which can then be used to cover the costs of website development.
If you are a business owner in Ireland, several website development grants are available to help you improve your online presence.
1. The Local Enterprise Office – Online Trading Voucher
A Trading Online Voucher (TOV) is a financial incentive designed for small companies with less than ten employees and less than €2 million in turnover that has been in operation for at least 12 months.
This Trading Online Voucher (TOV) encourages the applicant company to expand its internet trading presence. The voucher will be handled by your Local Enterprise Office (LEO), which will give matched funding. The maximum amount paid out will be €2,500, or 50% of the cost eligible for government assistance, excluding VAT.
Eligibility criteria for the Online Trading Voucher Scheme
- The following business registration details are required:
- The company must have fewer than ten employees.
- They must have been trading for at least 12 months.
- The company must be registered and based in Ireland.
frequently asked questions
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What is the Trading Online Voucher?
It is a Government funded initiative that will pay up to 50% or a max of €2,500 (ex VAT) of the costs to small business owners when you implement online payments and eCommerce functionality on your website.
You fill in the form and submit to your local Enterprise Office and once you have completed a pre-qualifying training session you are good to go.
Once you pay for the work you submit copies of the paid invoices to the LEO and they send you out a cheque for 50% of the cost.
How easy is that?
What can I use the Trading Online Voucher for?
The voucher is not just limited to online trading capabilities on your site. Below are the main categories when the funding is applicable:
- IT consultation
- Development or upgrade of an e-commerce website
- Implementing Online payments or booking system;
- Purchase of Internet related software
- Purchase of online advertising (this purchase cannot make up any more than 30% of approved Voucher costs and can only be drawn down in one payment phase)
- Developing an app (or multiplatform webpages)
- Implementing a digital marketing strategy
- Development of a digital marketing strategy
- Training/skills development specifically to establish and manage an on-line trading activity
How do you qualify for the Grant?
There are some guidelines available on the LEO websites but to break it down into plain points see below:
- No more than 10 employees
- Less than €2m in turnover
- Trading for at least 12 months
- Be located in the region of the local enterprise office to whom they are applying.
Nothing too challenging here, and from our dealings with Local Enterprise Offices around the country the success rate for qualifying companies is very high once they involve a knowledgeable web design company to assist them with their application.
Where can I get the trading online voucher forms?
Visit the Local Enterprise Office Website for more info or Contact Us and we can help you with all the questions you may have.
How long does it take?
It really depends on you. Once the application is submitted you have 3 months to complete the project. From experience, we can typically turn around a project in a couple of weeks.
Content and imagery are crucial to the success of your online venture as without this there is no way for Google to understand what you are promoting or selling.
Our aim with every project is to get your site ranking in the search results because of our strategic approach to content and site structure. This is more of a long term play but there are other options available for an immediate return.
We can use targeted advertising on platforms such as Facebook, Google Ads or even Twitter and LinkedIn if that’s where your potential clients hang out. This method is great for jump starting campaigns until the content starts to rank on page one of Google.
When do I get the funding?
Typically once the site is finished and the full invoice is paid we see clients receiving a cheque within a couple of weeks. There are no payment options available for your web developer except a final payment in full.
On receipt of the payment, your web developer needs to submit a copy of the paid invoice and their tax clearance number to the LEO, and that’s it.
How can you get started?
The easiest way to get the ball rolling is to talk to one of our web developers or consultants and see if your business is suitable for the grant.
We offer this service free of charge with no obligation to use our team in the actual work. Our team are on standby and will talk you through everything you need to know.
Just give us a call on 059 910 5049 or fill in the contact form above.
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Did you know there is a grant available of up to €2500 for all SME’s to implement Ecommerce on their website?
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