Building a strong team is an essential step for establishing an effective bid writing and management process. Each role within the team has its distinct requirements, and it is up to you to choose members of staff who are best suited to that role. Your team...
AI tools such as ChatGPT are rapidly becoming used in a wide range of industries for formulating content at a fast rate. AI is now used for a wide variety of business tasks, from creating marketing content to generating code. As such, it seems logical that...
To understand how to effectively plan and write your bids, you should have a thorough understanding of how your buyers will evaluate the proposals they receive. This will inform how you should structure your bid, and prevent you from wasting valuable time and resources on...
Developing an effective pricing strategy is essential for winning bids and tenders. Depending on your buyer, they may be looking for the most cost-effective pricing strategy, or be willing to pay a higher price that offers premium quality services and added value. In short, your buyer will...
Even the most experienced and skilled bid writers occasionally make mistakes. When you are under pressure to write bid after bid for countless contracts, it’s easy to cut corners or make a faux pas, which can result in losing the bid. Some mistakes - such as failing...
Bid writing for the creative sector is a different experience from writing bids for other types of service. Whereas traditional bids use minimal formatting, graphics, and design elements to create a sleek and professional response that cuts right to the point, the aim of a creative...
If you’ve ever taken on a contract that has not been a good fit for your business, you may have run into issues while completing it. For example, when trying to deliver on a contract that you might not be properly qualified for, you may experience...
When you are focused on delivering multiple contracts (while perhaps operating with limited resources), spending time and energy on thoroughly planning your future bids can seem like an unnecessary hassle. However, if you don’t plan your bids effectively, they are far less likely to be successful;...
Whether you have extensive experience in bid writing, or are just beginning to learn the discipline, making sure you keep your bid library tidy and structured is a great way to save time and trouble when bidding on future contracts. With an organised and comprehensive bid...
If you’re a small business with a limited budget, the cost of compliance can initially seem daunting. You may be tempted to skimp on compliance costs in order to invest in other areas of your business, but cutting this particular corner can result in hefty fines...
