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Checklist
Complete this checklist every six months to ensure your business is always ready to contract.
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Supply Nation certification / registration for my business is current.
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My business website is live and up-to-date.
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The Indigenous Business Directory listing for my business is current and accurate.
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Buyers know how to contact me. My business contact details are accessible and correct.
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I am registered on the government tender websites and have subscribed to tender alerts.
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My team and I know my business’s unique selling / value proposition.
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My business has meetings planned with business owners within companies / organisations we want to do business with.
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My business knows what trends and issues are affecting our current and prospective clients.
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My capability statement is current.
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My business’s subscriptions are current e.g. listing on Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Direct.
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My business is financially healthy:
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It is solvent – the business can pay its debts when they fall due
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Tax and super payments are up-to-date
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I know the balance of business bank account
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The business has no bad / doubtful debts
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The business has very few aged debtors
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The business has at least two months working capital
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Business and personal expenses are kept separate.
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My business keeps all records as required by legislation.
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I know why a client would choose to do business with me / my company.
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I know when a desired client is under contract, who the supplier is and when the contract is up for renewal.
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