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6 questions to test your telework compliance

The rush to telework in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has also raised a raft of compliance issues. Here are six questions to answer to know if you and your employees are staying in compliance.

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AI can make better decisions but governance is the key

The rapid development of AI has the potential to remake how decisions are made but as we move forward AI decisions need to be transparent and explainable. Something that doesn't always happen today.

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What COVID-19 contracting guidance tells us and what we still need to know

In his latest commentary, attorney James Fontana explains what the growing number of agency contract guidance are saying and what else the market needs to know.

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The future of work is here: How 'distance work' is transforming the workplace

The response to the COVID-19 has massively accelerated the future of work. IBM's John Kamensky explores what that means to the business of government in the start of this multi-part commentary series.

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Keys to stay-at-home sales and business development

Just because you are stuck at home, doesn't mean sales and BD come to a halt. Here are five things you should be doing right now.

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How COVID-19 makes the business case for more analytics

The response and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic means that business leaders must arm themselves with data. Here's how analytics can help you navigate the way forward.

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DOD COVID-19 guidance answers some questions but creates others

The Defense Department has issued 17 guidance documents to help clarify acquisition provisions in the CARES Act. Some have answered questions but others have spurred more questions. Read attorney James Fontana's analysis.

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CARES Act and the impact on contracting costs

The newly minted CARES Act has plenty that will impact government contractors and one area to pay attention to is how allowable costs will be handled.

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Legal update on coronavirus impact

Government contractors find themselves stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place as agencies are slow to issue guidance to allow more worker flexibility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Don't take the national security contractor workforce for granted

As the government moves through the COVID-19 crisis, it is critical that government leaders make the right decisions and remember that contractors are an essential part of the solution.

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How the best M&A comms can help with COVID-19 communications

During a major event, even a crisis like COVID-19, it's important to think how you communicate and what that says about your company and your brand.

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COVID 19: What can contractors do? Plenty.

Obviously, your top priority is your family and loved ones but as the dust settles, you need to understand these short- and long-term impacts on your business.

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Understanding the challenge of short attention spans

Content is still king but to be effective you have to understand and overcome the every shrinking attention span of your target audience.

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What the consumption-based cloud model means to you

As GSA moves to apply more commercial best practices to buying cloud services, you must understand the model and the funding available to your customers.

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A winning proposal isn't always the best

Too many contractors assume because they've won a contract then their proposal was a good one but wins and losses shouldn't be your only measures of success.

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Fraud dishonors service-disabled veterans

Too often sham companies are formed under the umbrella of the service-disabled, veteran-owned small business program, hurting legitimate companies and dishonoring all veterans.

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5 marketing strategies to fire your growth

Marketing expert Liz Harr shares the results of a new study that identifies five best practices to drive more growth.

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Let's save GSA ASTRO's innovative 'bonus' for mid-tier bidders

GSA's ASTRO team has developed the Bootstrap Bonus to help small and mid-tier bidders bridge the point gap and compete in the full-and-open portion of the new contract vehicle.

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5 FedRAMP pitfalls and how to avoid them

Getting FedRAMP certified is a daunting journey. Here is a guide to the pitfalls that can make the process harder and how to avoid them.

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The simple act of being on LinkedIn is marketing

Marketing occurs with every action, or inaction, in our business lives. When we attend events, meet one-on-one, and when we use social media. Everything you do defines something about you and in turn, your company. And this includes LinkedIn.