My application for a government grant was rejected. Now what?

Dear Aunty B,

Last year we were invited to apply for a government grant, which I ignored, but then I started to think about it over the holidays.

I decided to go for it and wrote a really aggressive plan with the end results that I got really excited about our future… and then the grant never eventuated. So now I am left feeling really flat and I don’t want to switch back to my low growth plan, as it is more of the ‘same old, same old’.

Flat as a tack

Dear Flat as a tack,

And your question is?? Look. You got a kick up the bum, which is always exciting, and now you know just how exciting kicks and bums can be!

What you are going to do now is make some appointments for coffee with people in your industry who would be interested in investing in your business. Not as good as a grant, I hear you say, as you will have to give up equity. But certainly better than standing still.

Plus, even if they are not interested in investing they will give you some good advice, suggestions and introductions.

Good luck!
Your Aunty B

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