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Contract Awards | Will You Survive?

October 19, 2021/in Services /by BOOST

The new Fiscal year has started, but contract awards are still coming in. Do you know what it will take to fully survive the incoming work? It’s a fast-paced time of year and there are key actions you can take to be proactive that will allow you to stay ahead of the chaos and the requirements of contract awards. Regardless of the time of year, contract award preparation and management are essential survival steps to successful execution and transition

Outsourcing Back Office Services: A Smart Move For Growing GovCons

September 22, 2021/in Advice /by BOOST

Whether you work solo or in a large GovCon operation, competition remains constant and intense. GovCons continually seek an elusive competitive edge, perhaps in the form of larger sales teams, new lead generation systems, or broader business networking. However, many GovCons overlook the option of improving their own business structures, especially those related to the […]

Mastering CIO-SP4: Key Lessons and Strategies for Success

Lessons Learned | The CIO-SP4 Saga

August 23, 2021/in GovCon /by BOOST

We can confidently say that even if you’ve been living under a rock in the govcon industry this past few months, you have still probably heard the shouts regarding CIO-SP4 delays, amendments, and drama. Short of rolling our eyes one more time at the craziness of it all, what lessons can we take and learn […]

Mid-Year Accounting for GovCons, What You Need to Know!

August 4, 2021/in Services /by BOOST

It is mid-year planning time, and our GovCon Accounting Team would love to share with you a few items that should be on your radar. We are here to help you succeed, and we are committed to Quality, Proactiveness, and Communication.

Let’s jump right in!

Eyes Forward, Eyes Back – Mid-Year Planning for GovCons

July 14, 2021/in Advice /by BOOST

July. How is that even possible??? We slugged through half of the year, most folks are considering a return to the office in some manner, everyone is back to working full time, and we haven’t seen a sourdough bread post in a really long time.

As we take stock of the first half of the year and start to turn toward mid-year planning, here are some key things to consider

Institute Replay: Ask Me Anything with Army Applications Laboratory

June 14, 2021/in Videos /by BOOST

On June 9th, govmates hosted a virtual institute with the Army Applications Laboratory to discuss opportunities, solutions, and the art of the possible. Co-founder Katie Bilek was joined by Claire Hansen and Brance Hudzietz of the AAL Team for this virtual chat. If you want to follow along with one of the most informational conversations […]

GovCon Untethered Finale

June 10, 2021/in Uncategorized /by BOOST

That’s a wrap! Season 1 of the BOOST Podcast for government contractors, GovCon Untethered has come to a close. Not to worry, Season 2 will kick off the first week in August with new guests, new episodes, and new ways to push the business forward. We’d like to send a big THANK YOU to the […]

Staffing Agency or Boutique Recruiting?

May 27, 2021/in Services /by BOOST

When it comes to building your team’s bench or hiring against a new contract or significant growth, you DO have options. What those options entail are typically like comparing apples and oranges – they’re both fruit, but you will NOT get the same result once you take a bite.

Master GovCon Marketing: Top 5 Must-Haves for Success

Top 5 Marketing Must-Haves for GovCon

May 19, 2021/in Business Development /by Meg Kerns

GovCon marketing has changed its face drastically over the last 5 years. We are no longer utilizing salesmen-type tactics, but moving more toward valuable, needle-moving discussions that push people and their businesses forward. In the interest of continuing that discussion, we at BOOST would like to provide you with our Top 5 Must-Haves for Government Contractors.

Incurred Cost Submission FAQ for the DIY Padawans

May 12, 2021/in Advice, Business Development, Compliance, Uncategorized /by BOOST

Once upon a webinar, in a galaxy as far away as a click of your mouse, three mighty Jedis took the challenge on May 4th to further explain and help young padawans discover the true force of an incurred cost submission (ICS). Our Brave Jedis/Panelists included moderation by Meg Kerns, and a discussion from Boost’s Director of Accounting & CFO Service Susana I. Vellelonga and BOOST’s Senior Accounting Consultant Khaldun Taib.

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