Grampian Business Finder is an impartial verification site which gives added peace of mind to customers by verifying that Business Members are real and insured – real meaning a real trading entity, and insured meaning public liability and/or professional indemnity insurance is in place (employers’ liability by employers is already required by law).

To become verified we require that our Business Members provide current and valid:

• Company OR VAT number, OR Unique Tax Reference (UTR) document for sole traders, to evidence that Business Members businesses are real.
• If the above is not available because the trading entity is a subsidiary or part of another entity, that entity may be accepted as a Business Member if relevant documentation confirming that the venture is a tax paying entity is provided.
• Public liability and/or professional indemnity insurance documents.
• Predominantly positive reviews when available, in place on associated social media platforms.
• Adherence to this Grampian Business Finder Verification process, the Grampian Business Finder Terms of Use, Values and Complaints procedures.

Qualifications and certifications are not a requirement in every industry. For Customers' added peace of mind, Business Member profiles include a section for Qualifications, Experience, Accreditations and Awards - these may also be uploaded into Business Members' photo galleries (with personal identifying information removed).

If a business format changes during Membership rendering the evidence previously provided invalid, the Business Member is required to provide Grampian Business Finder with updated validation immediately to avoid their Membership becoming null and void.

Current insurance documentation is required by Grampian Business Finder from Business Members on the insurance renewal date. Business Members are required to notify Grampian Business Finder immediately if there are any changes to their insurance policies between inception and renewal dates, and to provide the updated documentation immediately to Grampian Business Finder to ensure continued compliance with the Grampian Business Finder verification process.

Customers and Business Members are urged to undertake due diligence when choosing a provider or to work with a customer, this can include looking at their reviews here and on their other online platforms, asking for testimonials, checking out portfolios of previous work, or contacting their previous customers or known associates. If there is any doubt about a provider we advise to err on the side of caution until all reasonable peace of mind can be obtained or guaranteed.

Grampian Business Finder being an impartial promotional platform assisting with decision making does not guarantee Business Members characters or quality of workmanship.

Grampian Business Finder has no liability for choices made by Business Members and Customers. Known substandard businesses are not eligible to join Grampian Business Finder.