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GovCon Bid Strategies for 2023

January 6, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by admin

Well, 2022 is in the rearview mirror and 2023 is wide open before us, filled with opportunities and challenges. As the Government Contracting landscape continues to evolve, it’s essential that companies stay ahead of the curve and effectively strategize their bids. Here are some GovCon bid strategies to keep in mind heading into this new […]

Physical Health for CEOs

January 3, 2023/in Advice /by Stephanie Alexander

I recently finished my 850th class at OrangeTheory Fitness. And while this accomplishment is something I’m proud of, it is also an opportunity to highlight something that many CEOs don’t consider – their health. While we go full throttle on running our companies, focused on growth and expansion, ducking and tackling our challenges, it is […]

The Most Common Mistakes in GovCon and How to Avoid Them

December 13, 2022/in Advice, GovCon /by admin

There are a lot of opportunities for mistakes in government contracting, and you wouldn’t be the first, or the 1000th, business to make them. The good news is that, with a little knowledge and preparation, you can avoid many of the more common roadblocks that take contractors from thriving to struggling. Here’s a look at […]

Calendar Year End Prep for Government Contractors

December 13, 2022/in Advice, GovCon /by admin

The end of 2022 is fast approaching, and there’s a lot of work to be done to make sure everything is wrapped up nicely for 2023. The better you’re able to get things in order now, the less catch-up you’ll have to play next year. In this article, we’ll talk about some things you can […]

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.