The application process for the PSG eCommerce design

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A boon for all small and medium sized businesses in Singapore, the website ecommerce development PSG grant is quickly gaining a lot of interest from business owners and entrepreneurs.

Since the PSG holds such crucial importance for businesses, it becomes essential that the application for the same be filled with utmost care. The application can be pretty comprehensive, and it is essential for businesses to understand the application correctly so that they fill in all the required information with complete accuracy. The PSG Ecommerce design grant can be filled online through the gobusiness.gov.sg website, where users can also find relevant information and instructions regarding the PSG grant.

The Application Process

The application process for the website ecommerce development PSG grant can be broken down into the following steps:

Step 1: To begin the PSG application process, go to the official government assistance website gobusiness.gov.sg.

Once the website launches, you will find yourself on the homepage, where you can see multiple tabs and sections. The website will also have four boxes into which various functions have been categorised. Locate the Government Assistance box. In this box, you will find the Productivity Solutions Grant option. Click on that option to proceed to the next step.

Step 2: When you click on the PSG option, you will be redirected to the Productivity Solutions Grant Page, where you can see a complete overview of the grant and see a list of various aspects of the PSG that the page handles.

These lists must be thoroughly studied as they contain information regarding IT solutions, Equipment, and Consultancy services provided. This will help determine what kind of help your business needs the most, whether IT solutions, Equipment, or consultancy. 

Step 3: You will then see a list of services provided by the various pre-approved PSG eCommerce design vendors and consultants. It is important to note that businesses looking to secure the PSG eCommerce design grant must select one of the pre-approved vendors only. Availability of the services of a non-approved vendor will result in the dismissal of the application. 

Go through the vendor list and find those vendors that interest you, then contact them and ask for a quotation. The quotation must be received before filling in the application form. Once details are ironed out, you can proceed to the next step.

Step 4: Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP). On this portal, you will be able to submit your application by filling in some information about the project. A CorpPass registration is essential before transacting on the BGP. Upon filling in the information, you can submit the application.

You can keep track of your application status from the BGP, track progress, and keep checking the status until you receive a Letter of Offer and Appointment.

Make sure you have all documents, including a Purchase order, A bank statement highlighting the payment made to the approved PSG vendor, A licence number, a screenshot of the business name, the invoice, and a screenshot of the chosen solution before filling the application.