What Would You Do Differently If Money Were No Object?

What Would You Do Differently If Money Were No Object? The Challenge Small business owners often spend more time fighting financial fires than planning for growth. Payroll delays, compliance hurdles, and receivable slowdowns can consume valuable energy. The Missed Opportunity When money feels like a barrier, leaders hesitate, delaying new hires, turning down contracts, or […]

Onboarding with CORE

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 enrollment, the process can quickly turn into confusion and frustration. Left unmanaged, onboarding chaos can lead to delays, compliance issues, and a poor first impression for new hires. The Hidden […]

How CORE Helps Improve Your Bottom Line

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 management functions can either accelerate growth or hold you back. When these processes are reactive, outdated, or overly manual, they increase overhead, create audit risks, and limit your ability to […]

Is Cashflow Holding You Back?

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 90 days—can create payroll stress, delayed hiring, and missed opportunities. The Hidden Cost Poor cashflow doesn’t just stall growth. It creates uncertainty for your team, weakens client confidence, and forces […]

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 […]

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, […]

Human Resources: The Complexity Of Options

Depending on the projects that are looming in your future, the skills you need to fill positions are probably complex. And at each position, there are levels of experience that you must consider. Working with Contemporaries is a great way to pool resources. We can help you look at positions and qualifications and pinpoint those […]