What is the “Online Trading Voucher” and how can it help my salon grow?”
The “trading online voucher” is a support scheme set up by the local enterprise offices across Ireland (LEO).
It provides funding and support to businesses to grow and develop an online presence, through a website or a marketing campaign, which will help your salon attract new clients to your business and help boost your sales with an online shop.
The online trading voucher was designed to help businesses either get online or to grow their presence online and increase their income opportunities.
To be successfully approved for an online trading voucher you must meet the following criteria:
Have less than 10 employees
Be trading for at least 6 months
Have a turnover of less than €2 million
Apply to your local enterprise office where your business is located.
How does the online trading voucher work?
The local enterprise office will provide you with with 50% of the cost of your overall project, (up to €2,500). For every €1 you invest they will give you half back. This is an amazing opportunity for salons to grow their businesses online with a new website, booking system or a digital marketing strategy.
What can the trading voucher be used for?
Website design or updates
Adding an online booking system or for payment of an online booking system
Digital marketing campaigns
Social Media Marketing
Paid advertising
Seo
Photography or videography shoots
If you have already applied for the online trading voucher before you can apply again!! Businesses who have availed of this previously can apply again if they want to develop a further online presence.
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Lisa and I are here to help you with the application of the online trading voucher and to provide you with support on how you can use it best for your business.
Contact us here to see how we can support you.
-Alanna x