Fully Funded Supports & Services
Whether your business trades in Northern Ireland or Ireland, you should know the full extent of the opportunities that exist right here on your doorstep, and that it is possible to grow your business with the help of fully funded supports.
We are approved consultants for fully funded programmes like InterTradeIreland’s Elevate, Trade Accelerator Voucher and Digital Sales Essentials and also Local Enterprise Office One-To-One Mentoring Programme.
For any queries on these, please contact us
Digital Sales Essentials
InterTradeIreland’s Digital Sales Supports are designed to help your business improve and expand its online presence in the cross-border market and beyond. They aim to encourage companies to develop their digital sales capability and implement digital marketing and e-commerce solutions.
The supports assist SMEs in keeping up-to-date with the fast-paced world, changing consumers’ needs and expectations, as well as encouraging your company to think more strategically about its cross-border sales.
Tailored multi-layer support will also be offered to meet individual company requirements.
We can help your business with Websites & E-Commerce Platforms, Digital Strategy & Consulting, Digital Marketing and Online Customer Service.
For full details, eligibility criteria or to apply click here
Elevate
If you are a Micro-Enterprise looking to identify cross-border markets and customers to win new business you’re in the right place. There is £5k/€5.7k funding for specialist Sales and Marketing support to grow your business with the Elevate Programme. It’s a simple application process and you will benefit from bespoke advice.
Specifically aimed at Micro-Enterprises, Elevate has an expert panel of Sales Advisors offering specific expertise to help you to identify and capitalise on the significant cross-border sales opportunities that exist on your doorstep.
Up to £5,000/€5,750 (Including VAT) worth of consultancy time is available to you. You choose the Advisor that suits your business needs and they will work with you to develop a winning sales plan and fast track your cross-border exporting journey. It is 100% funded by InterTradeIreland and the application process is very simple.
The Elevate Support is available for:
Assessment of in-house sales capability and skills
Export Readiness assessment of the business
Identification of sales leads/prospects
Development of a cross-border sales and marketing plan
Advice and guidance on design of marketing materials
Supply Chain Management
Sourcing
Business Strategy
For more information, eligibility criteria, or to apply click here
Trade Accelerator Voucher
If you are at the early stage of assessing the potential of developing a cross-border business plan then there are many financial, logistical and regulatory questions which may need answered. InterTradeIreland can offer your business financial support worth up to £1000 (euro equivalent) plus VAT towards professional advice through our Trade Accelerator Voucher Programme which covers the following areas;
- Sales and Marketing – advice to help you scope the potential cross-border opportunity for your business.
- Export Readiness Assessment – a review of your capacity and capability to successfully export on a cross-border basis.
- Business Strategy Advice
- Sourcing
- Supply Chain management
For more information, eligibility criteria, or to apply click here
One-to-One Mentoring Programme
The Mentor Programme is designed to match up the knowledge, skills, insights and entrepreneurial capability of experienced business practitioners with small business owner/ managers who need practical and strategic one to one advice and guidance. The mentor contributes independent, informed observation and advice to aid decision making.
The Role of Mentor:
- Listen
- Advise and provide direction
- Help the promoter identify problems and suggest areas for improvement
- Discuss solutions and innovative ways of improving business activity
- Help with the decision making process
- Share experience and knowledge
- Provide structure and context for discussion
- Offer assistance in compiling a business plan
For more information or to apply through Local Enterprise Office Monghan, click here
To Find your Local Enterprise Office click here
