In Conversation - Kim Yabsley Top Five Tips For Using Grants As A Growth Strategy For Your Business

"When it comes to securing public funds to elevate your business to the next level, a lot of people really don't understand what being strategic means at all. And so, one of the pitfalls we see with people who are unsuccessful with grants is that they were never really a good fit for that grant to start with, or they weren't ready. They didn't have their evidence in place. They started writing the grant a couple of days before it was due. So, we say you really want to be strategic.”  Kim Yabsley Top Five Tips For Using Grants As A Growth Strategy For Your Business1.      Develop a strategic approach to grants2.      Be Grant – Ready3.      Stay Informed and proactive4.      Craft a compelling grant application5.      Be flexible and Persistent  TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:19 You have to be ready for the application06:10 Knowing the difference between the types of available grants11:03 The importance of a unique pitch13:50 Adapting is extremely important Where to find Kim?Website                     https://www.growology.com.au/ LinkedIn                    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-yabsley-29a64311/  Kim Yabsley Bio Kim Yabsley is a renowned Funding Acquisition Specialist with a rich history in writing strategy and submissions for the government environment. With experience in both public and private sectors, she has worked as a communication specialist. An international author and speaker, Kim's expertise extends to supporting small to medium businesses in various areas, including recovery from natural disasters, commercialising innovation, providing strategic advisory services, securing public funding, and scaling businesses. As the go-to girl for understanding how to find, submit and win grants, Kim's unique approach helps businesses shape their strategy to secure grant funding, enabling growth.