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Launch Online Grant BC: Application and Implementation Support in Vancouver, BC

If you’ve been thinking about applying for the Launch Online Grant Program, or you were approved and want to know what to do next, this post is for you. This post will cover:  
  1. What is the Launch Online Grant Program 
  2. The eligibility requirements 
  3. The application process
  4. Finding a service provider to implement your online booking system 
The Launch Online grant began as an initiative by the BC government to help small and medium-sized brick and mortar businesses get online. This program was created to fund the move to online business models, to support businesses that have lost a significant portion of their revenue as they closed shop for a part of 2020.  The initial may have been created to support brick and mortar businesses, but the criteria for eligibility has expanded. So if you’re a service-based or online business, you can qualify to receive funding to enhance or build an online booking system, which in turn can help more customers find and book your services.  You may be eligible to receive funding of up to 75% of your expenses, with a maximum grant of $7,500 per business. So if you have $10,000 of upgrades to make, you can receive up to $7,500.  We at Perti are helping businesses to apply for the Launch Online Grant application process – making the overwhelming and time-consuming process easier, faster, and more successful. We have helped 50 businesses successfully apply for the Launch Online Grant, and our success rate is 99%.    Review the eligibility requirements below and contact us to help you with the application. We are happy to support your application process as a complimentary service, and once you receive your grant, we are happy to be your service providers.    You qualify for this grant if your business:   
  • Is owned and operated by a BC resident or residents 
  • Is located in BC or its primary operations are located in BC 
  • Is currently operating 
  • Is registered in BC 
  • Employs up to 149 BC residents 
  • Pays taxes in BC 
  • Generated sales of more than $30,000 in 2020 
  • Maintains a: 
    • Federal business number 
    • GST number 
    • PST and WorkSafeBC number (where applicable) 
And one of the following applies: Either, your business does not have an online store or has an online store that has no more than three of the five following features: 
  • Customer registration and information security features 
  • Shopping cart and order management capabilities 
  • Payment processing options including the application of appropriate taxes and shipping costs at the time of ordering 
  • Product catalogue, search, and inventory status 
  • Website analytics and reporting capabilities 
Or, your business does not have an online booking system or has an online booking system with no more than three of the five following features: 
  • Customer registration and information security features 
  • Schedule navigation and reservation management capabilities 
  • Payment processing options including the application of appropriate taxes at the time of order, if applicable 
  • Automated replies and reminders 
  • Website analytics and reporting capabilities 
If you think you might apply and need support with your application, allow us to help you. We have helped nearly 50 businesses successfully apply for the Launch Online Grant, and our success rate is 99%. 

Finding A Service Provider To Implement Your Online Booking System 

If you’ve been through the application process and have been deemed eligible for your grant, you already know that you’re required to hire a BC service provider(s) to complete the contract work for building your online store or online booking system. 

Now, how do you go about finding business or contractors? 

If you are looking for support with building an e-commerce website or getting your online booking system set up – we can help you. 

We are a technology company with marketers and developers who understand the importance that an online shop or a booking system can have on your business.   

When it comes to an online booking system, we work with any number of technologies that are compatible with WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix, or whatever platform that you’re already using. 

Your online booking system should include the following components, all of which we have experience and expertise in: 

  • Customer registration and information security features 
  • Schedule navigation and reservation management capabilities 
  • Payment processing options including the application of appropriate taxes, if applicable 
  • Automated replies and reminders 
  • Website analytics and reporting capabilities 

If you are looking to get your shop online, we have a team of developers who can create custom or semi-custom e-commerce stores using either Shopify, WooCommerce for WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace. We can also work with you to determine which system is right for you. 

So if you’re thinking of future-proofing your business by taking advantage of the Launch Online Grant, contact us to support you in the application process as well as after you receive funding. We’re happy to answer any questions you might have or guide you to the resources you’re looking for along the way. Remember, working with Perti throughout the application process as a complimentary service, and once you receive your grant, we would be delighted to be your service providers. 

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