by Troy Trewin | Apr 1, 2020 | Weekly Growth Blog
We’re just over a quarter through 2020 and the world is gripped with tackling the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Its health and economic impacts are wide-ranging. Many people are out of jobs or living with a high-level of anxiety and uncertainty. As the leader of a small...
by Troy Trewin | Mar 25, 2020 | Weekly Growth Blog
Putting aside the compliance needs to be called ‘Directors’ per Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) – or the equivalent in your country – it is good to have a value-adding and active Board of Directors or Advisors. A passive ‘Board’ is...
by Troy Trewin | Mar 18, 2020 | Weekly Growth Blog
As outlined in last weeks’ post on funding options to grow your small business government grants can be an attractive path. The downside is the paperwork to not only apply, but also claim the funds during or after the project or activity is complete. There are often...
by Troy Trewin | Mar 11, 2020 | Weekly Growth Blog
As the adage goes, ‘cash is king. The same challenge of having enough cash when times are tight applies when you are in a phase of funding growth, especially fast-growth. Where can you find more to stoke the fire of growth while also protecting your precious equity...
by Troy Trewin | Mar 4, 2020 | Weekly Growth Blog
Here is a quick people win for you. You’ll not only look more professional in less time than it takes to watch an East Enders or Neighbours episode, but you send a clear message to your team that you value them. Set up a free online survey using Google Forms, add...
by Troy Trewin | Feb 26, 2020 | Weekly Growth Blog
When small businesses are growing, especially undergoing fast growth, communication is critical. As I like to say: “communication is the key to any relationship.” And as people are the hardest and most valuable thing in small business, effective relationships are...