Tradelinks Programme Phase IV

Sligo County Enterprise Board is inviting applicants for a further phase of the Tradelinks Programme. The programme is a mentoring type programme that is funded through crossborder funds and participants can receive up to €3,000 worth of professional help.

The programme consists of three main phases with an optional fourth.

1. Initial assessment and Business Improvement Plan following an initial meeting with the business, an assessment will be prepared along with a business improvement plan with  suggested areas for the business to look at.
2. Market Entry Support (to assess potential target markets)- An expert Marketeer will be appointed to prepare a Market Entry Plan which will research and identify specific markets for your business to help you increase sales.
3. Business Support Mentoring- The core of the programme up to 30 hours of mentoring time will be assigned to you. The programme uses high quality experts who can be assigned to help you where you need it. Your business can be assisted in one or more of the following areas:

• Marketing (marketing strategy, promotional material, marketing campaigns, sales promotion etc.)
• Online Marketing (E-mail, Social Media etc.) PR Campaign development
• Web site Design(or site improvement including Search Engine optimisation, Word press sites, Online buying sites, custom sites)
• Finance – stock management, financial management, costing, pricing etc.
• Innovation – new product development
• Etc.(other areas can be considered dependent on mentor expertise available)

       4.  Linkage Support (optional)-An add on support to help businesses get meetings and sales with potential customer(s) in NI)

Criteria
Any Manufacturing, Retail, Tourism, Service, Online business with the potential to trade crossborder. The business must be located in County Sligo(contact you local Border Enterprise Board if you are located in another Border County) and must be in operation and trading for at least one year. (If you are unsure of eligibility please e-mail us)

For more information, contact the Sligo County Enterprise Board at 0719144779 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it