Blogs & Vlogs

Running a business in a new season with old rules? Whew… that can get expensive fast. 💸✨ I recently recorded a quick video on a topic I think so many business owners need to hear: 🎥 The Business You Have Today Deserves New Rules As your company grows, evolves, and matures… your systems, leadership structure, invoicing processes, pricing, and boundaries need to grow right along with it. 🌱 We’re seeing this at Strategic Management & Logistics too. If business has felt heavier lately, it may not mean something is wrong. 🤍 It may simply mean your current business needs a new set of rules. 💬 I’d love to hear from you: What’s one rule, system, or boundary you’ve had to change as your business grew?

Trying to chase grants, contracts, and new business all at once? 👀 That might be the problem. I put together a quick breakdown of what each actually requires—and how to decide where to focus this season 🌱 Because growth shouldn’t feel this chaotic. Check out the video 👇

If you’re in GovCon and not paying attention to what’s happening with CPARS right now… this is your sign 👇 Just dropped a new episode of Mind Your Business with SML and this one is 🔥 I had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Hebbel—someone who has literally helped shape how federal agencies think about acquisition, contracting, and performance. We’re talking 30+ years inside the government and insights that most people never get access to. Here’s the reality: ➡️ CPARS is no longer just a “check the box” afterthought ➡️ “Satisfactory” is quickly becoming a liability ➡️ Agencies are using CPARS beyond source selection—think market research and program decisions And if you’re not prepared? You may not even get a seat at the table. What I love about this conversation is that it’s not theory—it’s real, practical, this-is-what-you-need-to-do-now insight. From understanding the FAR changes to positioning your company for stronger ratings (and better opportunities), this is the kind of guidance that can actually move the needle. 💡 One of my favorite takeaways: Don’t engage with government just to “check in”—bring value. Solve a problem. Save money. Share something they don’t already know. That’s how you stand out. Also… shameless but honest moment—I’m incredibly proud of the role SML has played behind the scenes supporting these trainings and helping bring solutions like CPARSradar to life. This is exactly the kind of impact we love being part of. 📬 Want to connect with Brian directly? Email: Brian@barcba.com AcquisitionHelp: https://www.acquisitionhelp.com/ CPARS Radar: https://www.cparsradar.com/ If you’re a federal contractor, BD lead, or part of a capture/proposal team… you’re going to want to watch this. 🎥 Check out the full video and let me know your biggest takeaway!