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Tips for GovCon Growth & Success

November 7, 2023/in Newsletter /by BOOST

Stop Moving The Goalposts On Achieving Growth & Success In football, players must constantly adapt to changing situations on the field, adjusting their strategies in response to the actions of their opponents. This ability to be flexible and adjust to changing circumstances is also crucial in government contracting, where unforeseen challenges and obstacles can arise […]

GovCon Year-End Checklist

October 26, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by Aimee Hollenhorst

Getting Ready for January 1st The end of the year is filled with holidays, gifts, and parties. If you are a GovCon small business owner it’s also filled with wrapping up the current year’s finances and getting ready for next year. The importance of closing, rolling forward, and opening fiscal years can suck all the […]

Tips for GovCon Employee Benefits

October 24, 2023/in Newsletter /by BOOST

Carve Out Time to Stay Compliant, Competitive, and Attractive When selecting a pumpkin, one might consider its size, shape, and color to ensure it is perfect for carving. Similarly, when selecting benefits, employers may consider the needs of their employees, the cost of the benefits, and the impact on company culture. In both cases, it […]

Employee Benefit Trends for GovCons in 2024

October 13, 2023/in GovCon /by Lindsay Moore

As employers anxiously await their healthcare renewal and while increases are predicted to be between 5% to 10%, GovCons are focusing on cost management. At the same time, enhancing benefits to help attract and retain workers remains a top priority. “What are some cost-effective, yet unique benefits?” “What new benefit offering should we add this year?” […]

Tips for GovCon M&As

October 10, 2023/in Newsletter /by BOOST

HR: The Friendly Ghost of M&As! Let HR haunt your pre and post-M&A processes so everyone can live happily ever after(life)! The role of HR is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition and maximizing the success of mergers and acquisitions. If you don’t include the human factor in your planning from the beginning, your […]

Build Loyalty Within Your Company

October 10, 2023/in GovCon /by BOOST

Building Employee Loyalty in GovCon: Strategies for Success In the dynamic realm of government contracting (GovCon), where acronyms abound, competition is fierce, coffee flows endlessly, and the demand for top-tier talent is insatiable, nurturing employee loyalty is not just an option – it’s a mission-critical imperative. GovCon comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and the […]

What Kind of Benefits Should You Be Offering?

October 10, 2023/in Advice /by BOOST

Is Your Benefits Package Competitive? Your GovCon organization might be a spectacular place to work. The company culture may be the most fantastic company culture of all time, providing nonstop fulfillment and happiness to all your employees. That’s great, but if you aren’t backing it up with a competitive benefits package, you’re still going to […]

Things to Know About Employee Bonuses

October 6, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by Anastasia Narlock

Bonuses are an important part of employee compensation. If you are currently offering bonuses, or are thinking about offering them, this article is for you! Bonuses offer additional compensation, above and beyond an employee’s regular salary or wages. They are typically given to recognize and incentivize employee performance, contribution, or commitment to the company. Some […]

Audit?!?

October 4, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by Aimee Hollenhorst

Audit – noun; An official inspection or examination of an organization’s or individual’s accounts or financial situation, typically by an independent body Audit – verb; To conduct an official examination of an individual’s or an organization’s accounts Whether you are looking up the noun or the verb, the word “Audit” heightens anxiety levels in even […]

Navigating Tax Compliance for Federal Government Contractors

September 28, 2023/in Advice, GovCon /by Aimee Hollenhorst

As a federal government contractor, you are accustomed to operating in a complex and highly regulated environment. What you may not appreciate is that something as mundane as tax compliance is as integral a part of your business landscape as the FAR. Tax regulations and reporting requirements unique to the GovCon industry make navigating the […]