About Melissa Maguire

Hello, I’m Melissa

My story began out of sheer frustration that I knew deep down that I could offer more to my community by being self-employed. I launched my business in 2017, turning my cumulative experiences into helping other businesses grow and sustain their business.

I established The Bid Agency to assist business owners to think more strategically about the winning work and funding process without bullshitting, over-promising, and under-delivering, and above all else, be compliant, compelling, and confident in the process.

I love nothing more than to inspire businesses to envision future growth, look for new opportunities, and take action to achieve their goals.

Proudly, I was the first person in the Northern Territory to gain APMP Foundation Certification with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.

On a personal note, I have been in the Territory for over 30 years, have a wonderful husband and 2 Staffordshire Bull Terriers and the boss of the house our Miniature Dachsund Cora. I’ve also spent over 6 years living and working in remote communities across the Territory and survived a brain tumour in 2019.