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ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

  1. To Get Help from the Help to Grow Program, the applicant has to make the application online via link
  2. The applicant has to click the “Find a course near you”.
  3. The applicant has to click the “Register Now” button on the respective selected universities.
  4. On the below, the applicant has to enter all the details.
  5. Also, select the legal status of the business.
  6. Once completed click the “Submit” button.
  7. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  8. Pay the prescribed fee in online mode.
  9. Once completed, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
  10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  13. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
  14. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
  • Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
  • Business plan
  • Financial statement
  • Digital Capability Assessment (for Help to Grow: Digital)
  • Any other documents (If required)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND TRADE
Address:
The Registrar of Companies, Companies House,
Fourth floor, Edinburgh Quay 2,
139 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9FF.
Phone number-0303 1234 500
Contact link

EligibilityEdit

The applicant may be eligible to get help from the Help to Grow program in Scotland if the applicant’s business meets the following criteria:

  • Be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Scotland.
  • Employ between 5 and 249 people.
  • Have been operational for at least one year.
  • Not be a charity.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.



InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name
  • Business details
  • Address
  • Age
  • Financial details
  • Contact details
  • Email ID
  • Fax
  • Legal status
  • Declaration



Need for the DocumentEdit

Help to Grow is a government-backed program that offers support to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Scotland. The program has two strands:

  • Help to Grow: Management: This strand provides SMEs with management training to help them improve their leadership skills and business performance.
  • Help to Grow: Digital: This strand provides SMEs with digital skills training to help them use technology to improve their business operations.



Information which might helpEdit

  • For more information link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Link


OthersEdit

Here are some of the benefits of participating in the Help to Grow program in Scotland:

  • The applicant will learn new skills and knowledge that can help you improve your business performance.
  • The applicant will get access to expert advice and support from experienced business leaders.
  • The applicant will network with other SMEs in Scotland and build relationships that can help him/her to grow his/her business.