“Pay peanuts, you get…”

Well… monkeys. You know this as well as I do. And while many might not realise it, Government is knows this as well. 

Myth 3 preventing many small businesses from bidding for Government contracts: “Ahhh, it’s all ‘jobs for the boys’. Government already knows who they want, and they make sure they get them”.

Myth 2 stopping small businesses from winning Government business:

“Government will never need our product or service”.

OK, so let’s delve a bit deeper into this myth – and it’s a myth that big business loves because they know it stops thousands of awesome small businesses from competing against them for Government contracts.

For many Government contracts, only a handful of businesses are actually raising their hands and letting Government know that they’re a viable partner for them.

Let’s take a look at the biggest myths confronting smaller businesses in relation to bidding for and winning Government business.

At this event, Thomas Pollock from Gov Ready will discuss the benefits of profitable Government revenue streams to SMEs. He’ll break down some of the myths preventing many Queensland SMEs from targeting Government revenue.

Government tenders are a great way for businesses to get new contracts, provide them with an opportunity to win new business and support the economy. However, such tenders can also be stressful and overwhelming for businesses that aren’t used to dealing with such processes. Fortunately, there are ways to make things easier and help you get the most out of your response.

See how Brisbane small business, TOBi, successfully increased their capability to win Government contracts with amazing results.

Today, your customers are more informed than ever before. They do their own research and trust third-party sources over branded marketing materials. As a result, businesses have to become more transparent in order to remain relevant. But how can your company demonstrate the value of your product or service without coming across as self-serving?

Business awards can make a huge difference to your business, giving you the kind of recognition that not only helps you stand out from your competitors but also opens doors to new customers and partners.

Small business partnerships are not a once-in-a-blue moon opportunity. Rather, they are an everyday strategy—whether in the form of an alliance, merger, or collaboration—for enhancing your small business’s success.

Qld Business Basics Grant - very frustrating - but there are other ways to get Government support.

Many SME owners and operators are so absorbed working ‘in’ their business, they unconsciously neglect working ‘on’ their business. Seeking quality help and advice from business professionals is often put in the ‘too-hard’ basket for small businesses.

To help SMEs understand more about the opportunities available to them, a (virtual) Local Industry Forum has been scheduled May 12.

Countless business owners and operators choose not to target Government opportunities, and one of the reasons is their belief that Government are far too slow to pay their bills. You might be surprised to learn more about this.

Defence opportunities for SMEs can be really challenging to navigate and are often more complex to win. They require some different skill sets not necessarily needed when winning standard Government business.

Businesses that can clearly articulate ‘Value for Money’ have a distinct advantage over those that can’t.

If I had five minutes with this fresh-faced me, what wisdom could I share in the hope that his Government journey was a bit smoother and quicker than my own.

Many factors behind non-conforming submissions are relatively simple, and could’ve been avoided with a smidgen more attention to detail. Let’s take a look into the main reasons behind why so many submissions put to Government don’t conform.

The ‘Big G’ has seen business advisors and media ‘experts’ encourage small businesses to shift their business in often different directions. The trendy word bandied about is ‘pivot’. While pivoting has proven a necessary and successful strategy for some businesses, the majority of small business commentators fail to recognise that most small businesses don’t have the time to see a successful pivot to completion.