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2024 Growth and Opportunities

2024 brought a year of growth and new opportunities for BidABLE. Looking back, the key was entering the Kapiti and Horowhenua Electra Business Awards. On reflection, entering the awards and submitting an RFP proposal are very similar.How are they the same?It starts with planning your application or response to an RFP (Request for Proposal). Look at the questions, understand what they are asking (you need to read them more than once before you start writing), and agree on who will draft the respo...

Asking for Feedback

Receiving feedback, especially when it's critical, can evoke strong emotions. However, staying objective can help you process and act on feedback more effectively. Here are some strategies to remove emotion from receiving feedback:Separate Yourself from Your Work: Remember that feedback is about your work, not your personal worth. Mentally distancing yourself can help you stay objective.Ask for Clarification: If something isn't clear, ask for specific examples. This shifts the focus fr...

The Dangers of Copying and Pasting in Bid Responses

In the fast-paced world of business procurement and contract bidding, the pressure to deliver comprehensive and competitive responses can be overwhelming.  Companies often resort to the quick solution of copying and pasting content from previous bids or generic templates into their current responses. While this might save time in the short term, it can lead to significant pitfalls that can jeopardise the success of your bid. In this blog, we’ll explore why you should avoid the tempta...