How to Start Submitting Tenders as a Small Business Just Starting Out?
Learn how to begin submitting tenders as a small business, from finding opportunities to writing a response that wins without a long track record.
Sue Findlay
Sep 10, 2026
Getting Started with Tenders
For first-timers and small businesses just entering the space.
5 posts
Not Winning Tenders? What You Can Do About It
When you keep submitting tenders and not winning it is easy to give up. Many assume the process is rigged, they lost on price, or someone was already in the frame when the tender was released to the market. In 99% of cases, this is simply not true.
Sue Findlay
Aug 21, 2026
How to Write a Tender Response: A 3-Step Process When You're Stuck
Panic. Run. Don't look back. The end. I'd like to say "just kidding", but, sadly, I'm actually not. Writing tender responses is a major undertaking that requires training, either through the...
Sue Findlay
Sep 2, 2026
The Complete Guide to Writing Tenders: Tips for Beginners
Writing tenders is an essential skill for winning contracts with government bodies and large organisations. Here's how beginners get it right.
Sue Findlay
Sep 10, 2026
Resource Sector vs Government Tenders Explained
Resource sector vs government tenders: why resource bids are invitation-only, why relationships matter, and how business development wins you a seat.
Sue Findlay
Sep 10, 2026