Businesses Leeside need to have online presence
Cork's small businesses that remain offline are in danger of being left behind.
That's according to the Minister for Communications who is encouraging business owners to grow their online presence and revenues by availing of the Government's Trading Online Voucher scheme.
Growth in the digital economy is expected to be worth at least €21 billion euro by 2020 and Cork Businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the €14,000 worth of business that is conducted online every minute.
Experts on social media and digital marketing attended a digital seminar in the Rochestown Park this morning.
Speaking to RedFM News Minister for Communications Denis Naughten says the online voucher scheme has already benefited hundreds of Cork businesses:
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