Posts Tagged ‘Small Business’
How Much Revenue Do Government Contractors Still Need to Hit Year-End Targets?
October is the perfect time to evaluate whether your organization is on pace to meet year-end revenue goals. Learn how government contractors can build a realistic forecast and find revenue gaps while there is still time to act.
Read MoreWhy GovCon Accounting Still Runs on Spreadsheets – And What Changes When It Doesn’t
Government contractors often rely on spreadsheets to bridge compliance gaps in their accounting systems. This article explores the risks, costs, and emerging alternatives that help firms automate DCAA compliance and reduce audit exposure.
Read MoreThe Q4 Financial Reality Check: How Government Contractors Should Evaluate Budget vs. Actual Performance Before Year-End
A year-end budget-to-actual review helps government contractors understand where performance aligns with expectations and where adjustments may be needed. By evaluating revenue, labor utilization, backlog, forecasting, and financial risks, leadership teams can make smarter decisions before the year closes.
Read MoreWhat Happens After September 30? Trends Agencies and Contractors Should Watch in FY27
September 30 may mark the end of the federal fiscal year, but it’s only the beginning of FY27 planning. Here’s what agencies and government contractors should be watching as priorities, funding decisions, and acquisition strategies take shape.
Read MoreFederal Fiscal Year-End Is a Stress Test for GovCon Systems
Most government contractors view federal year-end as a contracting and funding milestone. In reality, it is also a stress test for ERP systems, reporting tools, and operational data that support the business. Here’s how government contractors can prepare their systems before federal fiscal year-end activity reaches its peak.
Read MoreWinning the Award Is Only the Beginning: Preparing to Execute Year-End Contract Awards
Many government contractors focus on winning new work before September 30. The greater challenge often begins after award. Learn how contract execution readiness supports staffing, onboarding, financial management, reporting, and successful contract delivery.
Read MoreEVM Isn’t Just a DCMA Checkbox: How CPI/SPI Actually Predict Program Health
Many contractors view Earned Value Management as a compliance requirement, but its real value is predictive. By monitoring Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI), project leaders can identify cost overruns and schedule risks months before they become major problems. Here’s how these two metrics provide some of the earliest indicators of program health.
Read MoreFederal Year-End: Where Government Contractors Should Focus Right Now
September can be one of the busiest months in federal contracting. Learn how government contractors can identify buying signals, engage agencies, and focus on the opportunities that matter most before September 30.
Read MoreWhy Federal Fiscal Year-End Matters Even If Your Organization Doesn’t End on September 30
The federal fiscal year-end affects more than federal agencies. Learn how it impacts government contractors, nonprofits, grant recipients, and public sector organizations.
Read MoreModernizing Your ERP Without Starting Over: Extend Your Enterprise Platform with AI
Modernizing your ERP doesn’t always mean replacing it. Learn how organizations are extending existing ERP platforms with AI, automation, analytics, and intelligent integrations to improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.
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