Tim Dwyer has been working as a consultant and advisor for 20 years. Before that, he came out of a corporate environment where he worked as a leader and executive for companies like Telstra. He headed up a division focused on supporting small and medium enterprises.

He started his consultancy because he wanted to understand the minds and hearts of what it takes to grow a small business. For the last 20 years, he has been developing his own companies to significant sizes and helping many companies navigate their growth journeys.

He has a growth agency that helps businesses on their growth journey. Tim is also part of a businesses community called One Earth which fosters collaboration between industries so they can trade on the global stage. This creates a community business model.

Most business problems relate to people.

SMEs are private enterprises which means an entrepreneur is taking a risk.

Entrepreneurs take the risk because they want a change in lifestyle and to make a difference in the world.

Entrepreneurs want to be part of a community. Common purpose, sharing knowledge, and trading together are the common components of a business community.

A common purpose is an authentic purpose that drives decisions for the community and the customers.

The skills required in a community is a community approach, every employee has a voice.

Fast growth businesses start with the brand and purpose - the value they want to create. Don’t start with sales.

Purpose-led businesses grow faster and are more authentic.

Leaders are required—leadership from within. Leaders need to be more servant models. Don’t make the role about yourself and remove the ego.

Leaders collaborate. What do I need to do to solve the problem?