Coffee Break - UK Bid Writer

Small Business Chat update

In which I talk to Liz Dexter of Libroediting about how I was *this* close to quitting bid writing (and why I decided to carry on)

Pre-election purdah and tendering

What is 'pre-election purdah' and how does it affect tendering? I've emptied my brain into a post about it and I'd like to know your thoughts

Writing to Word Limits – a new 3 part series

Do word limits in tenders fill you with terror or joy? My new, 3 part series will help you understand the reasons buyers impose word limits and give you tips and tricks to help you structure, polish and perfect your responses.

Word Limits – Part 3: Why brevity is your friend

TMI? How can you edit your tender response to fit word limits, without losing the vital details and core message? Part 3 of my series ‘Writing to Word Limits’ gives practical tips and guidance to help you structure your responses.

Word Limits – Part 2: Why stating your intentions is not enough

Lost for words? How can you fully answer a tender question and give the buyer enough detail to make an informed choice? Part 2 of my series ‘Writing to Word Limits’ shows you how to deconstruct the question and make sure your response hits all the right marks.

Writing to Word Limits – Part 1: Understanding Word Limits

Why do buying organisations impose word limits in tenders? What purposes do they serve for both buyers and bidders? Part 1 of my series ‘Writing to Word Limits’ explains why word limits are a good thing and how you can use them to your benefit.

Links to Government sites re SME procurement

A brief overview of those links from my previous post.

Lovely film about Doyald Young, Logotype Designer: http://t.co/QPAmoSu (40 mins)

Language as a window into human nature

I tweeted this earlier but hey, why not stick it up on the blog too? If you’re into language and looking for an excuse to down tools for 10 mins and have another coffee, this RSA Animate vid is just what you need 🙂 Language as a window into human nature: Lovely stuff. – Lyndsey

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