#93: Kim Yabsley: How to find and get government grant funding
"People having more fulfilment in their life....be with the people they love."
Kim Yabsley, founder of Growology, shares insights on finding and securing grants for businesses. She emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking, building a business that aligns with your lifestyle, and investing in personal and professional development. Kim discusses her approach to working with clients, scaling her business, and launching new membership options. She also provides tips for managing overwhelm and staying grounded. Kim highlights the potential of grants as a growth strategy and offers resources for businesses interested in exploring grant opportunities.
Takeaways
- Think strategically and keep it simple when growing your business.
- Invest in personal and professional development to continue learning and growing.
- Build a business that aligns with your lifestyle and allows you to do what you love.
- Grants can be a valuable growth strategy for businesses, but a strategic approach is necessary for success.
At a glance…
02:17 Tips for Growing Your Business Smarter
04:18 Starting a Grants Business
06:23 Case Study: Helping a Theme Park Secure Grants
09:05 Determining What to Spend Money on for Personal Development
10:49 Working with Clients and Scaling the Business
13:12 Launching a New Membership Option
17:05 Marketing and Launch Plans
20:30 Managing Overwhelm and Staying Grounded
23:20 Chances of Getting a Grant and How Many to Apply For
26:08 Preparing to Work with Growology
About the Guest
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 and is known for her consultancy specialising in culture change for corporate and government clients.
An international author and speaker on building better culture, 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 available funding, Kim's unique approach helps businesses shape their strategy to secure grant funding, enabling growth.
