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Onboarding with CORE
October 2, 2025
Onboarding with CORE doesn’t feel like chaos—it feels like clarity The Challenge Onboarding can feel overwhelming—for both employers and employees. Between policies, paperwork, and benefits ...
Why You Need a Recruiter for Your Next Key Hire
September 19, 2025
The Challenge When it comes to your next key hire, the stakes are high. Resumes only tell part of the story—true leadership is about fit: ...
Why CPARS Ratings Matter
September 11, 2025
Why CPARS Ratings Matter: An Appeal for Fair and Accurate Evaluations In the world of federal contracting, past performance isn’t just a line item—it’s currency. ...
How CORE Helps Improve Your Bottom Line
September 9, 2025
Building a Back Office that Drives Federal Success The Challenge For government contractors, back-office operations aren’t just administrative—they are mission-critical. Finance, compliance, HR, and contract ...
Is Cashflow Holding You Back?
August 27, 2025
Is Cashflow Holding You Back? The Challenge For many small businesses, cashflow is the single biggest barrier to growth. Long client payment cycles—30, 60, even ...
CORE vs. Big Payroll Providers
August 6, 2025
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 ...
CORE Meet the Team
July 15, 2025
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 ...
White-Glove Back Office Services
July 9, 2025
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 ...
CORE Services vs. Payroll Providers
June 26, 2025
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 ...
Your Partner in Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity
March 13, 2025
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 ...
The Role of PCRs and CMRs for Small Business Government Contractors
May 21, 2024
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 ...
The Federal Government’s Role in Increasing Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
April 19, 2024
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 ...