# Welcome to the Pre-Approved Vendor Programme

#### Congratulations on your appointment! Here's your essential getting-started checklist:

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**Administrative Tasks**

1. Note your [Annual Review Date](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/annual-review-process) and mark in your calendar
2. Securely file your Letter of Appointment or learn how to locate your Letter of Appointment through [Approved Solutions](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/pre-approval-guide/stage-4-approval/approved-solutions) at Vendor Management Portal.
3. Join our exclusive Whatsapp pre-approved vendor community via an e-mail invite
4. Review [Terms and Conditions](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/pre-approval-guide/terms-and-conditions-and-guide) for compliance requirements
5. Share [Vendor Guideline and Compliance](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/vendor-guideline-and-compliance) information with your team
6. Read about [Change Request Process](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/change-request-process) to understand how to change pre-approved packages
7. Download this [document ](https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/imda/files/programme/smes-go-digital/pre-approval-of-icm-vendors-solutions/icm-page-refresh/dear-icm-vendor.docx)for overview of grant related matters

**Marketing and Business Development**

1. Review [Marketing Resources and Guidelines](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/marketing-guideline-and-resources) for Pre-Approval banner usage
2. Understand your pre-approved packages and [qualifying costs](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/pre-approval-guide/stage-4-approval/understanding-qualifying-cost)
3. Understand how to use your [SMEs Go Digital platform listing](https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/vendor-solution-listing-on-smes-go-digital-platform) to complement your marketing needs
4. Plan your marketing strategy:
   * Digital marketing campaigns
   * Outbound marketing activities
   * Events and partnership

**Platform Presence**

1. Verify your listing on [GoBusiness ](https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/productivity-solutions-grant/all-psg-solutions/)and [SMEs Go Digital ](https://smesgodigital.gov.sg)portals after your go-live date
2. Connect with SME Centres to support SMEs with grant applications on [Business Grant Portal](https://imda-pre-approval-onboarding-gui.gitbook.io/paicmvendor/~/revisions/Zugh8yJMmhVoS4DDTJyN/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/business-grant-portal-resources) or provide this [guide ](https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/-/media/esg/files/financial-assistance/grants/for-local-companies/productivity-solutions-grant/psg-step-by-step-guide.pdf)to SMEs for applying grant.