Women's Network September 2018 | Page 30

F UN D I NG F OR G R O W T H Seven steps to becoming Grant Ready Are you experiencing growth in your business or expecting significant growth in the near future? D o you need help to grow your business? Perhaps you are currently experiencing growth and need help to manage the impact of this growth. Are you a start-up in need of some general business advice or assistance with developing your business systems? Perhaps you have an innovative new product ready for commercialisation and need 30 Women’s Network Magazine assistance getting it to market. Or perhaps you simply need help with bringing your business into the digital age. The right business grant applications for both state and federal government funding can secure the help you need to hit your business goals… but preparation is key. The time period available to access these initiatives is usually incredibly tight – in many cases less than a month – and the application process is becoming more onerous. Add to this the fact that most grants