Spring is here, and the start of this season signifies an ideal time to refresh your approach to life - both personally and professionally. As most industries are ever-changing, it is important to stay inspired in your approach to business; this prevents stagnation, complacency, and falling...
Deadlines can be demanding. Many people lose sleep over missing them, meeting them, and getting things done on time. But it does not have to be this way! Deadlines will benefit you and your business as long as you know how to meet them effectively. That’s...
The start of a New Year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and set fresh goals. But goals are helpful and important only if they are meaningful to you. Not only are you more likely to work hard if the goals you wish to achieve...
Many of the most persuasive and successful bid applications include a compelling case study — and sometimes more than one. As a result, it can be highly beneficial to know exactly what makes a good case study and how they can be used effectively. What Are...
In the wake of climate change, protecting the environment is a more pressing concern than ever. Governments, global organisations, and individuals are all taking action — but how can businesses help? As industry can be considered a contributor to climate change or environmental pollution (especially if...
SMEs can do more to help themselves win bids In a lot of self-help books and fluffy Instagram memes, much advice given is about asking the right questions. Our blog reveals how this holds true in preparing for bids or tenders Here’s our top tendering tips for...
By Simon White, SW Business Development, 19th April 2017 Northamptonshire based Business Development Expert, Simon White, shares his top 10 tips for telemarketing success. 1. Set clear objectives – Are you looking to generate a qualified face to face appointment or make a sale? Who do you...
By Katy Berrill, Monday 10th April 2017 Using the Think, Write, Edit, Polish Model as shown above, we can all become productive and effective writers. Whether you are writing a Proposal or Tender Response we all need to be productive in our writing to avoid wasted time and...
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 21st March 2017 Effective networking is part of all businesses now. It may be that you network internally within your Organisation to collaborate and share ideas, networking may be how you find and engage with Delivery Partners or more commonly it is...
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 21st February 2017 1. Identify the client’s need and think from the client’s perspective. What is it they need and how can this be addressed and tailored? 2. Don’t bid for everything – make sure that the opportunity is winnable, deliverable and profitable....
