Trading Online Vouchers (TOV)
Louth LEO are now offering up to 50% support for eligible businesses to develop their online presence. Vouchers will be available to a maximum of €2500 net of VAT and can be used for IT Consultation, Ecommerce Website Development, Booking/Payment Systems, Online Marketing and Internet related software.
Inclusions – The vouchers can be used for
- IT consultation
- Development or upgrade of an e-commerce website
- Implementation of online payments or booking systems
- Purchase of internet-related software
- Purchase of online advertising ( this purchase cannot make up more than 30% of approved Voucher costs & can only be drawn down in one payment phase )
- Developing an app or multi-platform webpages
- Implementing a digital marketing strategy, i.e., Social Media Marketing
- Consultation with ICT experts for early stage adopters of online strategy
- Training/skills development specifically to establish and manage an online trading activity
Exclusions – The vouchers cannot be used for
- Development of brochure websites
- Purchase of non-internet related software
- Anything other than online trading related activity
Elegibility – The voucher applies to businesses who are
- Small businesses based in Co. Louth
- Small businesses who employ less than 10 people
- Small businesses with an annual turnover of less than €2m
- Small businesses must be registered and trading for at least 6 months
- Businesses that have already availed of a voucher under the Scheme but who find themselves needing to upgrade their existing e-commerce capability may apply.
Applying – What do I do to apply
To apply for the scheme you will need to attend a free Trading Online Voucher seminar – Book online here
Once you have completed the seminar download and complete the Trading Online Voucher Scheme Form on the Louth LEO website.