SHRIAP application

Basic information about the applicant*
1. Full legal name of business (as per registration certificate): *
2. Full name and position/title of applicant:*
3. Type of Business:*
4. Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City/ Town/ Village District

Postal / Zip Code
5. Business Telephone*
6. Mobile Number *
7. Email*
example@example.com
Business Information
8. Please upload copies of relevant documents where applicable:
Business Registration (Upload document)*

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Copy of TIN (Upload document)

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Social Security (upload document)*

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Copy of Trade License

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Copy of Hotel License*

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Copy of GST Certificate

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9. Year business opened*
10. Number of hotel rooms (where applicable)
11. Annual Sales Turnover
2021 sales*
2022 sales*
2023 sales*
12. Cash flow projection for the next 3 years
2024 projected*
2025 projected*
2026 projected*
N.B. To calculate projected cash flow, start by estimating incoming cash from sources like sales, investments, and financing for the year. Then, deduct anticipated cash outflows such as operating expenses, loan payments, taxes, and capital expenditures over the same time period. The resulting net cash flow shows how much cash the business expects to generate or use within the forecasted period.
13. Business website if any:
www.example.com
14. Is your business listed on any travel review site? (Select all that may apply)

GoogleTrip AdvisorBooking.comExpediaMy business is not listedOther, please specify
17. Is your business majority(51%) owned by Belizean or Caricom Nationals?
15. Is your business majority(51%) owned by Belizean or Caricom Nationals?

YesNo
16. Are your social security payments up-to date?

YesNo
17. Our business is willing to provide financial statements, customer reviews and other documentation, as part of a business performance assesment.

YesNo
18. Our business is willing to participate in an on-site assessment consisting of personnel interviews and observations, as part of a business performance assessment.

YesNo
19. Our business is willing to work with the project team to develop a business plan and competitive strategies.

YesNo
20. Our business is willing to work with a university student in developing and implementing the project.

YesNo
21. Our business is willing to submit a proposal to SAIB for grant funding.

YesNo
25. Our business will attend coaching, mentoring and training sessions.

YesNo

22. Staffing Structure and Personal Background

	Total Number	Number who are Belizean or Caricom Nationals	Number who are Women	Number who are youth (Age: Under 30)	Number who are Indigenous (Garifuna or Mayan)
Owners
Management Staff
Non - Management Staff

23. Owner/ Management Training and Business Expertise

Please describe the background and training of the business owner and managers (years in business, previous business success, previous training etc.)
Owner
Management
For questions 24, 25, 26 & 27 Please meet with your management and staff to answer the following questions: What are the strengths of your business?
24. What are the strengths of your business?
25. What are the weaknesses of your business?
26. In what ways are you hoping to strengthen your business and increase its competitiveness over the next two years?
27. Why have you decided to apply to the SHRIAP and what are you hoping to achieve through the program?
28. Do you currently have a business plan?

YesNo
If yes, upload a copy of your business plan.

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29. Which of the following do you have in digital/ computerized format for your business?

	Yes	No
Channel Manager
Guest Ratings
Guest Reservations
Guest payment
Financial Record keeping (sales, expenditures)
Customer Relationship Management

30. If there is another digitalized process that your company uses that is not listed above, please describe.
31. If there is anything that you wish to add for consideration in your application please enter it here:
Confidentiality & Non Disclosure

1. All information collected within this application will become the property of BTB.

2. BTB acknowledges that for the duration of this programme BTB will become acquainted with information owned by the applicant in connection with the operation of its buisness including, without limitation, the applicant's business and product processe, methods, accounts and procedures.

3. BTB agrees that they wil not disclose any of the aforesaid, directly or indirectly, or use any of the information in any manner, either during the term of this program, or at any time after, except as required during the course of the Accelerator Programme.
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Clarification of Eligibility Criteria

Belizean Nationality/Residency This program aims to support Belizean citizens and/or CARICOM nationals. Businesses must have 51% and above Belizean/CARICOM simple majority ownership. In the case of the accommodation sector only, a minimum of 25% or more local equity is required, provided that 51% and above of staff are Belize citizens/Caricom nationals.

Collaboration with Belize Universities

This project aims to work working collaboratively with the University of Belize, St. John's College or Galen University to connect final year students with businesses that are applying for the Accelerator program. Students will work with the project and provide support to businesses in developing business plans and implementing their projects.

Businesses are required to work with the project team to develop business plans and strategies for improvement.

Business Financial Information

As part of the application, financial information will also be required to be submitted. This will include the past three years of sales and cash flow projection of three years.
Should be Empty:

Business Information

11. Annual Sales Turnover