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GovCon’s Golden Ticket: September’s GovCon Tips

September 13, 2023/in Newsletter /by BOOST

With the end of the government fiscal year looming, we are sure you have no time left to breathe, let alone read a newsletter, but this one is actually worth a pause. Let’s face it, you are either in the middle of proposal development (OASIS+ folks we are thinking of you!) or you are waiting […]

Why You Should Seriously Consider Getting Into The GSA MAS Contract

August 30, 2023/in GovCon /by Brie Paramo

Why You Should Seriously Consider Getting Into The GSA MAS Contract Ever heard of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. Imagine a golden ticket to a world of business opportunities for your company, where government buyers are shelling out over $45 billion annually through […]

New GSA MAS 8(A) Pool Strives to Increase Federal Procurement Opportunities for Small-Disadvantaged Businesses

August 29, 2023/in GovCon /by Brie Paramo

New GSA MAS 8(A) Pool Strives to Increase Federal Procurement Opportunities for Small-Disadvantaged Businesses The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have entered into a revised 8(a) Program Partnership Agreement (PA). The primary goal of this agreement is to establish an 8(a) Pool (Pool) under Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), aimed […]

GSA MAS Refresh #17: A Highly Anticipated and Exciting Refresh!

August 28, 2023/in GovCon /by Brie Paramo

GSA MAS Refresh #17 A Highly Anticipated and Exciting Refresh! The eagerly awaited Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Refresh #17, accompanied by a Mass Modification, was launched by the General Services Administration (GSA) in July. This refresh encompassed modifications to the overall solicitation, as well as changes specific to certain Large Categories and Special Item Numbers […]

Mastering Annual Budgets, Forecasting, and the Power Moves of Government Contracting

August 25, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by Susana Vallelonga

Mastering Annual Budgets, Forecasting, and the Power Moves of Government Contracting Alright, it’s time to dive headfirst into the electrifying realm of budgeting for GovCons (government contractors). Strap in, because we’re not just scratching the surface – we’re plunging deep into annual budgets, forecasting, and the power moves of success in the finance universe. We’re […]

August's GovCon Tips: Unlocking Success - BOOST LLC

Welcome Back To GovCon School: August’s GovCon Tips

August 23, 2023/in Advice, Newsletter /by admin

Unlocking GovCon Success: The Key Role of Interview Training for Hiring Managers No, not just any questions, but the right questions. It is crucial to emphasize interview training practices for GovCon hiring managers to avoid conducting ill-fated interviews that lead to hiring the wrong candidates or having to contact your lawyer because you asked the […]

Mastering Budgeting: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Season

August 22, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by Susana Vallelonga

Mastering Budgeting: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Season The planning involved to execute a successful budgeting season is comparable to preparing for travel during peak periods at a congested airport. In either situation, it is crucial to avoid racing against the clock so that time can be allotted for potential delays (including that one […]

Don’t Let Taxes Rain on Your Parade: August’s GovCon Tips

August 9, 2023/in Advice, Newsletter /by BOOST

Government Contractor’s Business Taxes: Five Essential Truths You Can’t Afford to Ignore Recent world-wide events have rocked the business world, causing many to adapt and revamp their operations. With remote work and multi-state operations becoming the norm, it’s opened up a whole new can of worms for business owners: taxes. That’s right, as business owners […]

Competency Model for GovCons: BOOST Your Competitive Edge

Your People Can Be Your Strongest Competitive Advantage: Identifying and Communicating Employee Competency Models for GovCons

July 26, 2023/in Advice, GovCon, Human Resources /by Megan Bergen

Editor’s Note: This Article Has Been Updated On 8/8/2023 Introduction to Competency Modeling The Strategic Plan Anchor Gaining a Competitive Edge Identifying Competencies Communicating Competencies Conclusion References Key Takeaways About the Author, Megan Bergen Competency modeling provides a framework to identify and define the specific skills, knowledge, abilities, and behavioral requirements that an employee needs […]

The Importance of Interview Training for GovCon Hiring Managers

Unlocking GovCon Success: The Key Role of Interview Training for Hiring Managers

July 26, 2023/in Advice, GovCon, Human Resources /by Janet Clark

Table of Contents Introduction Enhancing Hiring Skills Ensuring Compliance and Legal Considerations Promoting Consistency and Standardization Improving the Candidate Experience Enhancing Cost and Time Efficiency Mitigating Bias Understanding GovCon Industry Requirements Embracing Continuous Improvement Conclusion Partner with BOOST Key Takeaways About The Author, Janet Clark The government contracting (GovCon) industry relies on highly skilled professionals […]

Why You Should Seriously Consider Getting Into The GSA MAS Contract

New GSA MAS 8(A) Pool Strives to Increase Federal Procurement Opportunities for Small-Disadvantaged Businesses

GSA MAS Refresh #17: A Highly Anticipated and Exciting Refresh!

Mastering Annual Budgets, Forecasting, and the Power Moves of Government Contracting

Mastering Budgeting: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Season

Your People Can Be Your Strongest Competitive Advantage: Identifying and Communicating Employee Competency Models for GovCons

Unlocking GovCon Success: The Key Role of Interview Training for Hiring Managers

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