The public call for the implementation of a standardized mentoring service is published in accordance with the Program of the Ministry of Economy - Standardized set of services (SSU) for micro, small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs in 2018, which is implemented through accredited regional development agencies (ARRA). The mentoring service is intended for micro, small and medium-sized companies and entrepreneurs, as well as cooperatives.
In order to provide support for smooth development and reduce the number of unsuccessful economic entities and cooperatives, through providing comprehensive and timely support to users.
The mentoring process takes place according to the RAS methodology, developed in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The methodology determines the steps in the process in which the professional face-mentor conducts in direct contact and work with the owner and/or legal representative of the business entity, i.e. the management/management of the cooperative, a certain number of hours (from 25 to 50 per user) and that in the user's premises (not less than 75% of the total number of scheduled hours). The owner and/or legal representative of the business entity and the management/administration of the cooperative (that is, the delegated persons of the governing body of the cooperative) and the mentor together study the current business, the reasons for current problems or obstacles for further development, the most important potentials for growth, and based on the ascertained situation, the mentor and the user of the mentoring service prepare a development plan/project.
The methodology of the standardized mentoring service clearly defines all steps and activities in the implementation of mentoring (scheme management, field work, number of visits, activities within each visit, time allotted for preparing the plan and reporting) through the guides: General guide for mentoring, Guide for mentoring for beginners and Guide for mentoring mature companies.
The mentoring set consists of the following service:
The service refers to free mentoring for micro, small and medium-sized companies, entrepreneurs and cooperatives, which have been in business for up to three years or are in a critical situation. moment for their further development or survival on the market.
Interested candidates submit applications in three categories:
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The following have the right to participate in the public call for the provision of mentoring services:
RAS will reject the application if during the evaluation, selection or contracting process it is determined that the Applicant:
DURATION
The deadline for completing the provision of the standardized mentoring service is December 31, 2018.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Documentation that must be submitted when applying for the Public Call:
1.1. Form 1 - Completed application;
1.2. Confirmation from the competent Tax Administration that the Applicant has settled all public revenues (taxes and contributions) in the previous year, which must not be issued before the date of publication of the public invitation (original or copy);
1.3. Balance sheet, profit and loss account and statistical annex for the year 2017, for which the legal representative of the business entity must provide a written statement that each of the documents is authentic and identical to the copy submitted to APR for final processing (statement signed and certified with the seal of the business entity).
For business entities that keep business books according to the simple bookkeeping system, copies of the Tax Return for the final mandatory determination of self-employment tax and social insurance contributions must be submitted for 2017 (form PPDG-1S), certified by the Tax Administration, as well as a copy of the income statement (form BU) for 2017, which is attached to form PPDG-1S.
For flat-rate taxpayers it is necessary to submit a copy of the Book on realized turnover of flat-rate taxpayers (KPO form) for the year 2017, certified and signed by the legal representative.
In the case of a change in the business bookkeeping system of a business entity due to a change in legal form, it is necessary for the business entity to submit financial reports in accordance with the business bookkeeping system it applied in 2017.
Note: Documentation under point 1.2. and 1.3. business entities registered in 2018 are not obliged to submit.
2.1. Form 1 - Completed application;
2.2. Confirmation from the competent Tax Administration that the Applicant has settled all public revenues (taxes and contributions) in the previous year, which must not be issued before the date of publication of the public invitation (original or copy);
2.3. Balance sheet, profit and loss account and statistical annex for the year 2017, for which the legal representative of the business entity must provide a written statement that each of the documents is authentic and identical to the copy that was submitted to the APR for final processing (statement signed and certified with the seal of the business entity). and contributions for mandatory social insurance for the year 2017 (form PPDG-1S), certified by the Tax Administration, as well as a copy of the income statement (form BU) for the year 2017, which is attached to the form PPDG-1S.
For flat-rate taxpayers, it is necessary to submit a copy of the Book on realized turnover of flat-rate taxpayers (KPO form) for the year 2017, certified and signed by the legal representative.
In the case of a change in the business entity's bookkeeping system due to a change in legal form, the business entity must submit financial reports in accordance with the business bookkeeping system it applied in 2017.
3.1. Form 1 - Completed application;
3.2. Confirmation from the competent Tax Administration that the Applicant has settled all public revenues (taxes and contributions), which must not be issued before the date of publication of public invitations (original or copy);
3.3. Balance sheet, income statement and statistical annex for the year 2017, for which the legal representative of the cooperative must provide a written statement that each of the documents is authentic and identical to the copy submitted to APR for final processing (statement signed and certified with the seal of the cooperative).
RAS reserves the right to, if necessary, request additional documentation from the Applicant, but only for complete submitted applications.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The total budget for providing a standardized mentoring service amounts to 4,000,000.00 dinars.
The gross amount of 1,700.00 dinars per hour is determined for the provision of the service.
REGISTRATION METHOD
Applications with all accompanying forms and documentation are submitted in person or by registered mail to the Regional Agency for Development and European Integration, Belgrade, Toplicin venac 11/IV, Stari grad, 11000 Belgrade, with with indication: Application for a public invitation to receive mentoring services in 2018.
The public invitation is open until June 1, 2018.
The public invitation, Instructions and other supporting forms are available on the RAS website, www.ras.gov.rs, as well as on the electronic pages of ARRA and in printed form in ARRA.
For more detailed information, you can contact RAS at the email address: mentoring@ras.gov.rs or at the phone number: 011/3398 809.
Supporting documentation:
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