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Straightforward advice on tenders, capability statements, marketing and the documents that help a business grow. Written from experience, free to use.
What to include in a capability statement
A practical guide for trade and service businesses: what a capability statement is, the sections to include, how long it should be and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the guide Tenders · 8 min readHow to prepare for your first council tender
A step-by-step guide for small trade businesses preparing their first council or government tender in NSW: getting tender-ready, reading the documents, go/no-go and lodging.
Read the guide Tenders · 7 min readHow to write a tender methodology
What evaluators look for in a tender methodology, a simple structure you can follow and practical tips for trade and construction businesses.
Read the guide Marketing and operations · 7 min readThe policies and procedures every trade business should have written down
Which policies and procedures a small trade business should document, why tenders and builders ask for them, and how to write them so your team actually uses them.
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