Today, we inaugurate a new section in our digital magazine, Straight to the point! with MuyPymes. It is a series of short video interviews, but with very relevant information, on topics of interest to SMEs and freelancers. And we could not find a better issue than that of European aid to start this journey. Specifically, we are going to deal with one of the most interesting programs for small businesses in our country, the Trade Modernization Program. For this, we have the testimony of Tono Mestre, founding partner of Innóvate 4.0 and an expert in this type of public aid.
Why are you interested in the Trade Modernization Program?
Because the Government (through European aid) will distribute a total of 100 million euros, non-refundable, among the SMEs in the sector and it will be the CCAAs who manage these aids among the businesses.
The bases published by the Government make it very clear that the funds are directed to the development of plans and projects of technological, innovative and sustainable content. All of them, presented by SMEs in the retail tradeeither individually or through their associations, and that affect the management of the commercial activity and its business model, guaranteeing its adaptation to new consumption habits, sales modalities, positioning and distribution.
In this video interview you will quickly find out:
- What does the Trade Modernization Program consist of?
- What are the eligible expenses
- What does it mean that they are non-refundable and what is their taxation for business
- What are the steps to request them, at a general level
- The deadlines that are handled
It is important to know that these aids are channeled by the CCAA therefore, the terms, amounts and eligible costs may vary slightly from one to another. In this interview you will know where to go and the general steps to find out about the aid. Watch the video here.
