PilieroMazza Launches New Labor & Employment Podcast for GovCons

Do you have 10 minutes or less to stay on top of the ever-changing laws and regulations around labor and employment? Check out PilieroMazza‘s new podcast “Clocking in with PilieroMazza: Labor and Employment News for Government Contractors.” This podcast is designed for those who want to stay updated on the ever-changing laws and regulations around […]

Building Teams to Take on the GovCon Wilderness

Ensuring Workforce Continuity and Success: The Importance of Succession Planning for GovCons Is your GovCon prepared for a disruption within your workforce? Are you taking steps to prepare for the future of your organization? Internal and external factors can have a significant impact on your current and future workforce. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 companies […]

Tips for GovCons Struggling With the Talent Shortage

Government Contract Talent Shortages

In late 2021, Forbes published an article about the difficult state of hiring for businesses around the world. The article stated that 54% of companies globally reported talent shortages in what proved to be a 10-year low for talent availability.

Just months later, ManpowerGroup published an infographic showing that number had risen to 75% of companies around the globe reporting that they’re having difficulty finding talent. Things haven’t gotten any better since then.

A GovCon Checklist for Changing Accounting Systems

Accounting Software for Government Contractors | DCAA Compliant Accounting Software

So you’ve decided to upgrade or even completely change your government contract accounting system. First of all, congratulations. Secondly, there are some things you’re going to need to do as a government contractor to make sure you’re maintaining DCAA compliance with your new accounting system.  You already know this, but accounting for GovCons isn’t the […]

5 Tips for Maintaining SCA Compliance

5 Tips for Maintaining SCA Compliance | BOOST LLC

If you’re a government contractor, then you know all about the Service Contract Act (SCA). This act requires contractors to pay their employees fair wages and benefits, and is definitely a good thing. However, keeping track of compliance can get a little messy sometimes. In fact, there’s a chance you don’t actually know if you’re […]

Stocks Spooks

Stock Spooks - BOOST LLC

As stocks have tumbled over the past few weeks, we find ourselves potentially in a financial market reckoning.  A reckoning for those companies that operate without concern for what I’ll term business basics:  PROFIT.   It has forever blown my mind that companies continue to be created based on the latest trends – members, platform users, […]

What is the GSA Schedule and How to Get on it

How to Get on the GSA Schedule - BOOST LLC

In the world of GovCon, GSA Schedule Contracts are a great source of income. Though limited in term, the deliverables are open-ended and indefinite. That means that any federal, and some state and local government, customers can order an unlimited amount of products or services from the contract holders.  Being on the GSA Schedule leads […]

Overhaul Your Subcontracting Plan

Subcontracting Plan - BOOST LLC

If you’re like most larger GovCon businesses, subcontracting is a key part of your success. After all, there’s only so much that you can do in-house, and partnering with the right subcontractors can help you get the work done quickly and efficiently. However, if you’re not careful, subcontracting can also lead to compliance issues. In […]

The Best Defense Strategies for DCAA Audits

DCAA Audits for GovCons - BOOST LLC

Nobody in the world of GovCon really *enjoys* DCAA audits. They’re the scourge of CFO blood pressure, and they’re also just something we have to accept as a part of this career path we’ve chosen.  But here’s the thing about DCAA audits – They don’t actually have to be all that stressful. With a little […]