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Human Resources Improves Your Company's Profit and Loss

Human Resources Improves your Company’s P&L!

December 5, 2022/in Advice, GovCon, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition /by Daniel Nathan

Most people who are not in Human Resources look at this function in a few different ways. It is the department that hires and fires people, the team that ensures your company has benefits and holiday parties. They are the team that we go to with our problems. I, too, viewed HR this way for […]

Leading Your Troops

November 14, 2022/in GovCon /by BOOST

Editor’s Note: This Article Has Been Updated November 9, 2022 Much has been written about management versus leadership. There are many overly shared images about what characteristic leaders have versus those who are considered ‘just’ being a boss. Many books have been written on the subject yet we still find an abundance of poor leadership. […]

It’s Halloween! A Time for Tricks and Treats

October 28, 2022/in Advice /by admin

I’ve found most adults fall into one of two categories – those that love all things scary and those that don’t. I’m in the latter (personal mantra: life is scary enough, why would I ever want to purposely be scared?!). As a business owner, there are uncertainties and unexpected surprises that you don’t normally prepare […]

Find Success in a Hybrid Working Schedule

September 8, 2022/in Advice /by admin

Whether you love it or hate it, working from home has become a major part of today’s employment culture. In some cases, not offering a hybrid work from home/work at the office schedule is going to lose you talent, both in terms of hiring and retention. While there are still plenty of people who prefer […]

Should Government Contractors Use Outsourced Accounting Consultants?

September 8, 2022/in GovCon /by admin

It’s always absolutely, unequivocally of the utmost importance that your accounting is as spot-on as possible. It’s 1,000 times as important when you’re a government contractor. Any slip-ups can lead to hefty fines and penalties, and maybe even worse. Maintaining compliance is one of those things that any government contractor has to constantly be vigilant […]

Tips for GovCons Struggling With the Talent Shortage

August 1, 2022/in Uncategorized /by Stephanie Alexander

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.

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A GovCon Checklist for Changing Accounting Systems

July 7, 2022/in Uncategorized /by BOOST

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

June 14, 2022/in Uncategorized /by BOOST

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

May 27, 2022/in Uncategorized /by BOOST

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, […]

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What is the GSA Schedule and How to Get on it

May 25, 2022/in Uncategorized /by BOOST

In the world of GovCon, GSA Schedule Contracts are a great source of income. Though limited in terms, 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. What Does GSA Stand For? GSA stands for the […]