😧 The findings are as follows: in 2017, 7 million French people have a low level of digital skills and feel uncomfortable using the internet, according to economie.gouv.
On the professional side, the Deloitte report Digital economy: digital, an opportunity for French SMEs, reports that"SMEs that make extensive use of digitalization show a higher growth rate (on average +26%) and profitability rate (+21%) than SMEs that don't use it."
Nevertheless, a recurring obstacle to digital transformation is the cost of investment, which is the case for 49% of VSEs.
In the current climate, the French government is more than ever keen to alleviate this problem and support your business, particularly rental and repair.
"The most costly expense is wasted time" - Paul Samuelson
I. Why digital cheques?
🤔 What is it again?
The digital voucher or digital pass is a €500 grant set up to digitalize and promote the digital inclusion of companies and their employees.
Here are 3 possible uses for the digital cheque:
- Digital customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.
- Creating a showcase or e-commerce website
- Digital marketing solutions: natural search engine optimization, search engine advertising, etc.
Lokki's advice
Taking the plunge and adopting a digital transformation means ensuring better management and more accurate monitoring of your business, but also and above all reaching your"7 out of 10 French consumers who buy and pay online".
II. And how do we get this famous digital check...? 🤔
Here is a list of criteria that your business must meet: ⬇️
📝 Be registered with the Registre du Commerce and/or Registre des Métiers
👉 Be an independent company, a craftsman or a local business, managing a fixed point of sale independently (excluding franchises).
🙅♂️ Have been closed for at least 1 day since the second containment announced on October 28, 2020
👉 Have fewer than 11 employees
💵 With annual sales of less than 2 million euros excluding VAT
🚨 If your business has not been affected at all by the containment and has not been closed for at least 1 day: you are automatically ineligible! Please note that priority is of course given to businesses that have not carried out any activity, but you are still eligible if you have continued your activity via delivery, takeaway or click & collect.
III. Eligibility done ✅ 😎 time to fill in the forms!
Lokki has made all the work easier for you and given you all the resources you need to get that famous CHEQUE 😉
📁 What documents do I need to benefit?
Here's the form you need to fill in to benefit from the digital cheque.
You can also contact theAgence de Service et de Paiement (ASP) directly.
The documents you'll need to present are a KBIS extract, proof of the nature of your business, and your bank details. Then, of course, you'll need to submit the invoices you've incurred for your digital development, in order to qualify for reimbursement up to a maximum of 500 euros.
- One or more invoices dated between October 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Please note: the total amount of invoices submitted must be equal to or greater than 450 euros (incl. VAT) (accepted file formats are pdf, png and jpeg).
- ID (same formats accepted).
- A service contract, if the request is not made by the beneficiary.
Lokki's invoices obviously fit these criteria 😉
The Bonus 👇
And that's not all! Your region can also help. 😎
Here's the list of regional grants that can accompany your digital cheque 🇫🇷
These include the "Chèque Transformation Numérique", the "Chèque E-commerce" and the "Impulsion Transition Numérique".
As you can see, digitalizing your business is crucial to your growth. It facilitates the customer journey, saves you time and boosts your sales.
But above all, it makes it easier for you to manage AND develop your business. Let's take action 😉
