What is the scheme?
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is a financial incentive to small businesses to develop or enhance their ability to trade online. Under the scheme a qualifying business may apply for funding to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser.
Following approval of their application, a successful applicant can engage suppliers and upon completion of the work, submit a request for payment to the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in line with the terms and conditions of their voucher.
What are the eligibility criteria?
The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence;
- 10 or less employees;
- Turnover less than €2m;
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months*
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.
- Categories of business excluded from the TOV Scheme as defined by their NACE code
*Applicant business must provide clear proof of trading for a minimum of 6 months to their Local Enterprise Office
How to Apply
In order to apply for a Trading Online Voucher, it is necessary to first attend a TOV information seminar, which will provide all the details as to how to apply and also how to best use and gain value from the voucher to support your trading online proposition.
Information sessions 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 and you can book your place on our next seminar here
Further information
For further information please visit the Local Enterprise Office website or contact our office on 057-8661800 or email at localenterprise@laoiscoco.ie