CORE vs. Big Payroll Providers
Tired of the 1-800 Runaround? Here’s a Better Way to Handle Payroll and HR If you’ve ever had to call a 1-800 number for payroll help, you know the drill: endless hold music, confusing menus, and answers that don’t really solve the problem. It’s frustrating—and frankly, your business deserves better. That’s where CORE […]
CORE Meet the Team
Meet the Real Team Behind CORE’s Back Office Support Services In an era where support often feels robotic and impersonal, CORE is committed to delivering something different: real people, real service, and real results. Behind every payroll run, compliance report, and HR solution is a dedicated professional who knows your business—and is just a phone […]
White-Glove Back Office Services
What Is White-Glove Back Office Support Service—and Why It Matters for Your Business In today’s fast-moving business world, HR and payroll support should feel like a partnership—not a process. That’s where CORE’s white-glove service comes in. More than just outsourced support, white-glove means tailored attention, proactive compliance, and a team that treats your business like […]
CORE Services vs. Payroll Providers
PEO vs. Payroll Provider: What’s the Right Fit for Your Business? If you’ve ever wondered what a PEO really does—or how it’s different from a payroll provider—you’re not alone. Many growing businesses reach a point where they need more support managing HR, compliance, and employee benefits. Understanding the difference between a payroll provider and a […]
Your Partner in Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity
Your Partner in Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity At Contemporaries, Inc., we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for federal agencies seeking to streamline operations and boost productivity. As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) founded in 1991, we bring decades of experience in supporting the federal government. Led by President Erin Allen, our team […]
The Role of PCRs and CMRs for Small Business Government Contractors
An underappreciated tool for small businesses is Procurement Center Representatives (PCRs) and Commercial Market Representatives (CMRs). The Office of Government Contracting at the SBA employs a team of Area Directors, PCRs and CMRs that continually work with federal agencies to increase federal contracts awarded to small businesses. These specialists are in constant contact and collaboration […]
The Federal Government’s Role in Increasing Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
While there are many contracting policies that contribute to small business contractor success and growth, there are also numerous areas where the federal government needs to improve to give opportunities for the companies that are the engine of the U.S. economy. Amid a decline in awarding direct contracts to small businesses and contract consolidation, subcontracting […]
Increasing SBA Size Standards
Current SBA size standards currently pose a risk to many small businesses operating in the federal space. These small businesses will find themselves at a crossroads and only have two options: sell off part of their business or find a small business to team with; Teaming usually results in retaining only 49% of the contracts […]
Boosting Productivity for Government Agencies: The Role of Employee Happiness
Finding quality candidates for government solutions Meeting the program support needs of government clients requires the ability to consistently and continuously match the right candidate with the right position, and then support that process every step along the way – from hiring and onboarding to training and advancement. Government agencies need candidates who are qualified, […]
Contemporaries Sponsored the NIH R&W Challenge Relay
Contemporaries, Inc. would like to thank the NIH and the Recreation & Welfare Association for another successful Institute Relay this year! Contemporaries was proud and honored to be a sponsor of the 38th R & W NIH Relay September 14th on the NIH Campus. The relay was not only a fun afternoon with friends and […]