Tender-ready toolkit

The steps

1. 1

   Get tax compliant and register on the CSD

2. 2

   Have your B-BBEE certificate or affidavit ready

3. 3

   Find opportunities on eTenders

4. 4

   Price carefully and write a clear proposal

5. 5

   Submit complete and on time

Templates

• Business proposalWin the work: the client's problem, your solution, the price and why you — in that order.
• Pricing worksheetWork out a price that covers your costs, your time and a profit.
• QuotationA clear quote with validity, deposit and payment terms — so there are no surprises later.
• Directors' resolutionRecord a board decision in writing — opening a bank account, signing a lease, appointing someone.

Checklists and calculators

• Sell to government6 steps · Registering as a supplier and finding tenders.
• Tax registrations6 steps · Which taxes a small business registers for, and when.
• Markup & marginCalculator
• Price for a marginCalculator

Learn more and get help

• Guides: Tenders and procurement
• Guides: B-BBEE
• Find: Business consulting
• Find: B-BBEE
• Ask the pros