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Start exporting across the Irish border

Cross-border trading is one of the easier, more accessible ways to begin exporting. This programme is designed to help businesses grow on an all-island basis by dedicating a sales resource to develop sales opportunities in the cross-border market.

Who is it for?

Businesses that want to target new cross-border markets.

You might be eligible if:

You are a small to medium-sized business
You are trading in manufacturing or an eligible services industry
You have been trading for at least 2 years

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

What do you get?

Up to €21,562/£17,250 towards the salary cost of a full-time sales staff member for one year
Up to €11,500/£9,200 towards the salary cost of a part-time sales staff member for one year for a 6-12 month period
Additional wrap around support to help with cross-border market research, recruitment and training of sales resource and sales training workshops

What can it be used for?

Reducing the financial risk of investing in a new export market
Creating an efficient cross-border sales and marketing strategy
Improving the skills of the business’s management/sales team
Increasing your business's ability to recruit, manage and retain a sales staff member

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Need advice? Speak with one of our expert Hub advisors to learn more about this support and discover how it could benefit your business.

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