Insights
Want the latest and greatest musing on topics germane to the GovCon space? Take a look at our past blogs, join our distro list and/or let us know if you have an opinion!
Want the latest and greatest musing on topics germane to the GovCon space? Take a look at our past blogs, join our distro list and/or let us know if you have an opinion!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DUNS: 054075943
CAGE: 7AYD7
NAICS: 541219, 541611, 541612, 541618, 541990, 561110, 561499, 611430
12110 Sunset Hills RoadAlongside our back-office solutions for government contractors, we provide Untethered Takes on GovCon Industry news that’ll help you move the needle for your business. Check out GovCon Untethered on your favorite podcast player.
Listen Now