Non-compliance: How to lose a tender instantly
Why is compliance important to a tenderers success and what can you do to prevent being kicked out of the race before you’ve even began?
Casting a wide net: 3 must know tips to help you find grants
Here fishy fishy... There is nothing more frustrating than looking for grants that don’t seem to exist. These three tips will help you spot those elusive opportunities.
3 good things: how to use positive psychology during tenders
Positive psychology is a branch of psychology focused on the cultivating the strengths and virtues that enable us and our communities to thrive. In this blog, we explore how this simple daily practice can change your mindset during a stressful tender.
Throwing spaghetti at a wall is not a tender strategy
Don’t throw everything at a tender and hope it sticks. From infodumps to non‑compliance, here’s why well‑meant tenders still miss the mark.
When it’s not the relationship dynamic you had hoped for
Maintaining professionalism and integrity in tricky situations is something we must all learn to do. And what we must continue to practice. This demonstrates that you can be relied upon to always do your best to show up and deliver upon commitments regardless of the situation. In this blog I outline several strategies to handle yourself in tricky situations.
The 5 attachments you should have ready for your next grant application
Feeling unprepared for your next grant? Most grants ask for attachments to prove your capability. This blog outlines the essential attachments you should have at your disposal.
To go or not to go? The tendering step that saves your business time and money
Why a Go/No Go process is an important step of your tendering process. The questions to consider before investing your time and resources in the wrong opportunities.
How to submit quality and compliant tenders on short timeframes
Discover strategies that can help you achieve speed, quality and compliance on tenders.
Teamwork in tendering
Working solo is a recipe for burnout, and teamwork in tendering is essential. Here are our top tips for making collaboration work.
Self-care during busy bids
They may seem like no brainers but when you’re in the thick of a tender process it’s easy to forget the basics. These self care non negotiables will see you through the busiest of bids.
Common tendering mistakes we see
Tender submissions are often undermined by a range of common pitfalls. In this blog, we take a closer look at the frequent mistakes that can jeopardise your chances of winning.
How to demonstrate value and innovation in your tender submission
Successful tenders showcase proven value: quantify benefits, highlight innovation, reduce risk and demonstrate why you’re the best partner.
7 ways to tame an expert
Get the best out of your subject matter experts on your next tender with these essential tips for working productively as a team.
3 reasons why you should be utilising earlier review dates
Tender review dates are a vital facet of every submission. This blog explores the positive impact of earlier review dates.
Tender win themes that stand out from the crowd
Ever heard of the phrase: we are a safe pair of hands?
What we know about this phrase is that it is embarrassingly common. It is often used when answering the question: What makes you stand out from the crowd.
Saying more with less in tenders
Sometimes, less is more when it comes to tender writing. Discover how to craft clear answers when working within page restrictions.
Tender submission team meetings – so much more than a check-in.
There is more to submission team meetings than just a quick check-in. They are an essential part of the governance and management framework of a tender. This blog outlines core aspects of these meetings, highlighting their purpose and outcomes.
Balancing internal tender requirements with client deliverables
Discover how to manage internal governance and client expectations with five tips that help bid teams improve submission quality and reduce burnout.
Consider the octopus (and tender management plans)
In this blog, we’ll look at different types of communication, and the one tool which is essential to survive and thrive in the world of tenders.