Solutions pour petites entreprises — Commerce électronique ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small businesses operating in Canada - Micro-enterprises and sole proprietors - Independent retailers and merchants - Businesses transitioning to or establishing e-commerce operations - Businesses with limited existing online presence ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable funding/subsidies for e-commerce tools and services - Funding Format: Combination of direct financial support and discounted access to platforms/tools - Cost Sharing: Partial subsidization of e-commerce solutions (exact matching ratios not specified in program description) - Repayability: Non-repayable assistance - Specific Amount: Not disclosed in program summary (varies by applicant needs and approved expenses) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - E-commerce platform setup and configuration - Online store design and development - Digital tools and software subscriptions for online retail - Customer experience optimization features - Shopping cart and payment processing integration - Website hosting and maintenance - Professional advice and consulting services for e-commerce strategy - Training and support for platform management ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must register/enroll in the program to access benefits - Must demonstrate commitment to establishing or improving online sales capability - Participants must implement recommended e-commerce best practices - Focus on delivering superior customer shopping experience is required - Access to advisory services and tools contingent on active program participation - Eligible businesses must meet small business size criteria (specific thresholds not detailed) - Program benefits include subsidized access to vetted e-commerce platforms and expert guidance