What process does a professional tender writer follow?
For many companies, securing lucrative contracts and projects hinges on one crucial element: submitting compelling [...]
What is a tender, what is a proposal, what is an unsolicited proposal and what is a bid?
What is a tender, what is a proposal, what is an unsolicited proposal and what [...]
How much does it cost to write a tender?
How much does it cost to write a tender? It’s a bit like that piece [...]
What is a tender writer?
What is a tender writer? A tender writer is an experienced professional who manages and [...]
10 Ways to Win More Tenders
Over the past 20 years, Proof Communications has helped hundreds of businesses pitch for and [...]
How to write a business proposal in 10 simple steps
Andy Bounds (andybounds.com) recently wrote a great piece on his 8 top tips for writing [...]
Didn’t win a tender? A good debrief can help relieve the pain.
All those coffees, sleepless nights… Not winning the government tender you have worked so hard to put [...]
How to make an unsolicited business proposal
What is an unsolicited proposal? An unsolicited proposal is when you approach a business or [...]
Tender writing – it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it
When you realise how much time and resources it’s going to take you to put [...]
Ready, Steady, Go Tender…How To Be Tender Ready
Putting together a tender requires an investment of resources and time – almost certainly far [...]
Have you ever made this mistake in your tenders, bids or proposals?
Even if you’re the incumbent, it’s dangerous to assume that the tender process is just [...]
Give yourself time when tendering for contracts
When bidding for work, you need to give yourself enough time to plan and to [...]
Tenders: what is procurement looking for?
Whether you’re bidding for a contract from a large company or government agency, your tender [...]
What to do when your client puts your services out to tender
Of the thousands of tenders submitted to all levels of Australian government each year, a [...]
Two important tools for winning more tenders
SMEs are always thinking of ways to increase revenue and expand their operations. Winning a [...]
Writing tenders and proposals – do yours give the right message?
Research published in the McKinsey Quarterly indicates that businesses can be way off the mark [...]