Operate a legally registered for-profit business in Canada, which includes social enterprises and cooperatives. Achieve annual revenue surpassing 30k OR have at least one employee other than the owner. Not presently involved in online sales or actively seeking improvements for an existing e-commerce platform. Run a customer-facing business.
Engaging with an e-commerce advisor to develop a strategy for optimizing your online business is a strategic move to enhance your digital presence and maximize the potential for growth.
Expenditures incurred on e-commerce enhancements will be eligible for reimbursement, subject to verification of receipts and/or invoice copies, accompanied by evidence of payment. This policy aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the reimbursement process.
Expenses incurred for e-commerce enhancements will be reimbursed after reviewing receipts and/or invoice copies, along with proof of payment.
Micro-grant disbursements require the submission of both an invoice and proof of payment. The exchange rate can be determined based on the rate specified on the credit card statement or a copy of the canceled check.
This grant cannot be solely used for marketing purposes. The primary goal of this grant program is to aid small businesses in developing new or improving existing e-commerce solutions.
If your business interacts with customers, offering access or in-person services to them, it is eligible, given that all other eligibility criteria are met.
The Netwit Canada program is exclusively for businesses with a local B.C. address. Please refer to sales@netwit.com for more information
Certainly. CDAP (Community Development Assistance Program) funding is subject to taxation and must be disclosed on your tax return.
Funding will continue until 2025.
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Operate a registered for-profit business in Canada, including social enterprises and cooperatives. Generate annual revenue exceeding 30k OR employ at least one person other than the owner. Not presently engaged in online sales or seeking enhancements for an existing e-commerce site. Operate a customer-facing business.
Multi-level marketing companies or their representatives
Brokerage firms, including real estate agents, investment advisors, insurance agents, etc. Drop shippers Wholesale or manufacturing distributors
To develop a new e-commerce website or add functionality to your existing site (e.g., online reservation/booking tools, online ordering systems, electronic payments).
Redesign of an existing site is not eligible.
To install an e-commerce platform (including subscription fees/costs).
To hire a consultant to help with digital marketing strategies for your e-commerce store, which could include activities such as website search optimization and social media advertising.
Your grant cannot be used solely for marketing or SEO purposes; such uses must be tied to an overall e-commerce implementation plan and not a standalone item.
To track and manage inventory and sales, market to customers, offer discounts, maintain a loyalty program, or increase cybersecurity using e-commerce software.
To cover up to 20% of the total cost of hardware and software
Internet connectivity
Shipping of goods purchased through the e-commerce platform
Purchases made prior to grant approval
Renewal of digital services such as domain names or software subscriptions (including existing e-commerce subscriptions)
Signage and printing
Logo redesign and rebranding
Owner’s salary or current employee salary for executing the project
Purchase of land, buildings or vehicles
Intangible assets such as goodwill, whether capitalized or expensed
Depreciation or amortization expenses
Interest on invested capital, bonds or debentures
Bond discount
Monthly mortgage, loan and/or rent payments
Refinancing of an existing debt
Losses on investments, bad debts and any other debts
Fines or penalties
Litigation
Fees for administrators, including payments to any member or officer of the business’s board of directors
Opportunity costs
Hospitality and entertainment costs
Franchise fees and/or franchise licence costs
Lobbyist fees
New capital expenditures
Consulting fees for submission of CDAP application or any costs not related to the acquisition or set-up of technology solutions
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