The Nancy Byerly Show
371 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsNancy Byerly is a small business owner who specializes in mastering productivity. She provides review of technology, lifestyle and productivity each week.
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How To STOP Feeling OVERWHELMED and Get Things Done
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 9.01 MBWe all feel #overwhelmed at times. By following these steps you can conquer your overwhelming feelings and become #productive again. These #productivityhacks will get you started on the right track.
15 Steps To INCREASE Business PRODUCTIVITY In 2021
December 16, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.37 MB#Productivity, we all want to be more productive. But how do you #IncreaseProductivity in your business? I will provide you with 15 #ProductivityHacks that will help you be more productive in 2021. After all, what better way to be #motivated and stop #procastinating then taking your first steps to a productive lifestyle.
Why You Should NOT Use NOTION for Business
December 09, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MB#Notion is one of the best #productivity apps available today. However, there is a problem with the notion (#problemwithnotion) that all Notion users should know about. Especially, if you want to track your business using Notion.
Six FLAWS With Notion App
December 02, 2020 22:00 - 4 minutes - 7.96 MB#Notionapplication does have its flaws. #Notion claims to be an all-in-one #productivity application however it is not perfect. In this episode, I discuss the most common flaws with Notion.
What Is The Notion Application?
November 25, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBEveryone wants to be more productive and stop procrastinating. Is Notion the application that will finally kick start your productivity?
New Consolidation of SBA Mentor/Protege Programs & Elimination of 3 in 2 Rule on JVs
November 24, 2020 22:00 - 5 minutes - 8.41 MBSBA has eliminated the "Three-In-Two" Rule. They have also combined the 8(a) Mentor/Protege Program with the "All Small Mentor/Protege program". Plus more
Kizzy Dominguez Successful Government Contractor Shares Tips To Succeed In Government Contracting
November 16, 2020 23:19 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday, I interviewed Kizzy Dominguez a Government Contractor with K. Parks Consulting Incorporated an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that has successfully won government contracts. Kizzy is going to share will our viewers today, tips and strategies to help you achieve success in government contracting.
What is the DIFFERENCE Between Cash & Accrual Accounting?
November 11, 2020 21:45 - 4 minutes - 7.58 MBDo you know the difference between #accrual accounting and #cashaccounting? Which is better for your business; accrual accounting or cash accounting? I will answer these questions today along with others.
PARAMOUNT Sources of Supplies & Services In Government Contracting
November 04, 2020 21:45 - 4 minutes - 7.77 MBIn Government Contracting, Contracting Officers must first go to the MANDATORY Sources of Supplies and Services BEFORE they go anywhere else. What are the mandatory sources? That is what is discussed in this episode.
IMPACT If President Trump Wins Re-Election on Small Business
October 28, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MBThe #2020USELECTION is almost here. #DonaldTrump is running for re-election for President of the United States. If elected, his policies could impact many small businesses. Today, I look at Donald Trump's goals, along with my opinions on his goals. #USElection
IMPACT If Joe Biden Wins Election On SMALL Business
October 21, 2020 23:30The #2020USELECTION is almost here. #JOEBIDEN is running for President of the United States. If elected, his policies could impact many small businesses. Today, I look at JOE BIDEN policies along with my opinions on his policies. #USElection
IMPACT If Joe Biden Wins Election On SMALL Business
October 21, 2020 23:30 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MBThe #2020USELECTION is almost here. #JOEBIDEN is running for President of the United States. If elected, his policies could impact many small businesses. Today, I look at JOE BIDEN policies along with my opinions on his policies. #USElection
How To Manage Business MONEY In CHALLENGING Times
October 14, 2020 21:00The key to survival in tough economic times is managing your business money. Many small businesses and entrepreneurs struggle with money. Today, I will be providing ways to handle your money.
How To Manage Business MONEY In CHALLENGING Times
October 14, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 12.8 MBThe key to survival in tough economic times is managing your business money. Many small businesses and entrepreneurs struggle with money. Today, I will be providing ways to handle your money.
Which Parts. of the Federal Acquisition Regulation Matter To Small Businesses
October 07, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MBSmall businesses need to understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) #federalacquisitionregulation #far in order to compete on government contracts. After all government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation is complicated. #governmentcontracting. It can take years to understand the federal acquisition process. Today, I will go tell you which parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation you need to pay attention to when bidding on government contracts
Which Parts. of the Federal Acquisition Regulation Matter To Small Businesses
October 07, 2020 21:00Small businesses need to understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) #federalacquisitionregulation #far in order to compete on government contracts. After all government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation is complicated. #governmentcontracting. It can take years to understand the federal acquisition process. Today, I will go tell you which parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation you need to pay attention to when bidding on government contracts
12 Ways To IMPROVE Cash Flow
September 30, 2020 20:45 - 5 minutes - 8.48 MBCashflow is money that is moving in and out of your business each month. Cash is coming in from clients (customers) when they buy your products or services. Cash goes out of the business whey you pay for rent, employees, and utilities. Trying to maintain your cash flow can be a daunting task. To help you solve this problem I am providing 12 ways to increase your cash flow. #1 Invoice Immediately #2 Get It in Writing #3 Include a Specific Due Date on Invoices #4 Use Electronic Invoicing ...
What Are The DIFFERENT Types of Contracts Used In Government Contracting
September 23, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 12.1 MBTo become a Government Contractor, you need to become familiar with the different types of contracts used by the Federal Government. In this video, I will discuss the most popular contract types. However, the list is not all-inclusive. Here is the list of contract types covered: Firm-Fixed Price Contracts (FFP) - FAR Part 16.2 DFARS 216.2 Cost-Reimbursement & Cost-Plus Contracts - FAR Part 16.3 DFARS 216.3 Time & Material Contracts - FAR Part 16.6 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite...
What Are The DIFFERENT Types of Contracts Used In Government Contracting
September 23, 2020 21:00To become a Government Contractor, you need to become familiar with the different types of contracts used by the Federal Government. In this video, I will discuss the most popular contract types. However, the list is not all-inclusive. Here is the list of contract types covered: Firm-Fixed Price Contracts (FFP) - FAR Part 16.2 DFARS 216.2 Cost-Reimbursement & Cost-Plus Contracts - FAR Part 16.3 DFARS 216.3 Time & Material Contracts - FAR Part 16.6 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite...
My Favorite Productivity Book
September 16, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, I am talking about Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. I look at the factors making life busier, the 4 part framework proposed in the book. Enjoy
What is the DBE Program? | Tips and Tricks
September 09, 2020 23:45 - 11 minutes - 9.62 MBLet’s face it, we all need all the help we can get with government contracting. (#government contracting) That is where today’s topic comes into play. What is the DBE Program (#DBE)and Tips & Tricks is aimed to help you make the most of this program. The DBE certification can be complicated at first. But understanding the rules and regulations can make things easier for you. There are benefits to the DBE program and I will discuss them. I will also go over the upside and downside to the Disa...
12 Common MISTAKES Entrepreneurs Make With EMPLOYEES and How To Avoid Them
September 02, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 17.7 MB12 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make With Employees and How To Avoid Them has been written based upon my experience of being an employee and an entrepreneur. See I had business while still working. Entrepreneurs need advice. They need to know what they are doing wrong and well as right. I hope you enjoy this episode. #entrepreneur #commonmistakes #employees
Search Engine Optimization for Gov't Contractors
August 26, 2020 20:45 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBSearch Engine Optimization or SEO (#SEO) for short is essential to draw in clients to your business. During the interview with Tanner Scott of Ranksey Digital Marketing, the following topics were discussed: backlinks (#backlinks) one-page websites, blogs, digital content (#digitalcontent), social media posts, what SEO (#WhatisSEO) is. Just to name a few.
Key To WINNING Contracts - Wrap Rates
August 19, 2020 20:45 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBWrap rates can be confusing as it goes by many different names: wrap rates, fully burden rate, fully loaded rate, and billing rate. What exactly is included in your wrap rate? That is what the video is about. Your wrap rate is made up of Indirect Costs which are also known as burden(s). Burdens are support costs like fringe benefits, overhead and general and administrative costs (G&A). Fee(s) are your profit. A wrap rate is what you bill your customer to recover the cost of the empl...
Why Overhead MATTERS To ENTREPRENEURS
August 13, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MBAnalyzing the definition of key terms often provides more insight into concepts. Overhead can be defined as activities supporting the production process that are not direct costs, or direct labor. As an entrepreneur, it is essential to know why overhead costs impact your small business. I first start by defining overhead then go into examples. What costs are included in overhead? A definition of fixed costs, variable costs, and semi-variable (mixed) costs are also included. It is impo...
Have Gov't Contractors Been Impacted By Pandemic
August 06, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.37 MBThis week’s discussion is on “Have Gov’t Contractors Been Impacted by Pandemic”. In order to make this determination I can reports through USASpending.gov. The results were surprising. In fact, two set-aside actually saw an increase in contracting dollars when compared to just a year ago. Now, I could have used the FPDS database to obtain the numbers for this episode, but I find it too cumbersome when compared to USASpending. Besides, the information is the same no matter which system you us...
Difference Between Fixed Expenses and Variable Expenses
July 31, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBI am continuing our cost accounting (#costaccounting) series today by explaining the difference between fixed and variable expenses. Throughout the video, I will be using the following terms interchangeably and they are costs and expenses. (#VariableCosts.) Variable costs change based on the number of items produced or the number of services provided. If your production goes up 20% then your variable expenses (cost) goes up by 20%. If your production goes down by 30% then your variable c...
Direct Vs Indirect Costs Explained
July 22, 2020 01:02 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBWe are continuing our Cost Accounting Series today by discussing direct vs indirect costs. (#directVsIndirectCosts) Direct Costs are easy to explain. They are the costs directly linked to producing a product or service. Where indirect costs (#indirectCosts) cannot be directly linked to the product or service. An example would be a car manufacturer that produces several models at one location. The rent for the building needs to be addressed as a cost. Since this cost (Rent) cannot be directly...
The Purpose of An Accounting System
July 17, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MB#accountingLet's face it. Everyone thinks they know the purpose of the accounting system(#PurposeOfAccountingSystem) however there is a legal requirement. After all, you do have to pay taxes. Today, I will discuss not only the purpose of the accounting system but the 11 functions contained within the #accountingsystem. Also, I will provide suggestions on policies to include in your business to help deter theft and fraud. Your accounting system(s) plays an important role in your business. #Fi...
Top MISTAKE Gov't Contractors Make
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.29 MBDo you want to know the Top MISTAKE Gov't Contractors Make? Well, that is what I will be talking about today as well as a few strategies to help. Let's face it government contracting #Government Contracting is not easy. If it was then everyone would be doing it. As a government contractor, (#governmentcontracting) you need to be better than the rest if you want to stand out. Bidding on government contracts can no longer just be the lowest price as the government is moving to the lowest price...
UPDATES - Channel Name Change Coming
July 08, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 7.12 MBHi Guys, This is a short video explaining why I am changing the name of the podcast soon. If you are a long time listener you know that our podcasts cover more than Government Contracting. That is why we are changing the name to "The Nancy Byerly Show". Also, included in this episode is updates on upcoming episodes. Please support the channel
CMMC Certification FAQs
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBHi, thanks for joining me today. My name is Nancy and our top ic today is on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Frequently Asked Questions. The Department of Defense will soon start requiring Defense Contractor to obtain a certification in order to bid on Defense contracts. If your information systems have not been certified to the level required by the solicitation, then you cannot be awarded the contract. PERIOD.
How To CREATE a 30 SECOND Elevator Pitch
June 26, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBA great introduction goes a long way to setting the stage for a professional conversation—especially when used at networking events or tradeshows. The one tool that people use to make introductions simple and effective is the elevator pitch. Today, we are going to provide several elevator pitches (speech) examples and tips to help create, craft, and deliver your message. Throughout this blog, we will use elevator pitch and elevator speech interchangeably.
How To Become A Consultant - NO EXPERIENCE
June 19, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBYOU want to become a Consultant. That Is great. Today, we are going to go through seven steps to help you achieve your dreams of How to become a consultant with no experience. Starting a consulting business is definitely hard work. In fact, being a consultant can be downright discouraging at times, however,, it is also rewarding. These seven steps will prepare you to enter this exciting world. Running and managing your own consulting business can be rewarding. It is so enlightening to help y...
Top 5 MISTAKES Entrepreneurs Make That Killed Their Business
June 12, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 7.73 MBOur topic today is the top 5 entrepreneur mistakes that killed their business. Now everyone makes mistakes. We know that no one is perfect that is why you need to try as hard as you can to improve yourself and your business. Entrepreneur's need all the advice they can get. It is not easy to put yourself out there. That is why our listing in no particular order the top 5 mistakes that we have seen entrepreneurs make. I hope today's topic provides entrepreneurial motivation for you. Espe...
Why You Need a Strategy
June 05, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBSome time ago, I read an article by Deltek regarding Government Contracting Industry Study. I will put a link to the article in the description for you to refer too. Now as a disclaimer, Deltek is not sponsoring this video nor am I affiliated with them. Frankly, I enjoy reading their articles. They put out a lot of great articles on the government contracting industry. If you have not subscribed to them, you may want to consider doing so. Although this article is almost a year old, I ...
Women Owned Busineses Impacted By Changes
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is changing the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program Regulations (WOSB). SBA is providing a free, online certification and eligibility application process for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. SBA has delayed the start of these changes due to the pandemic. When are WOSB Changes Happening? On July 15, 2020, SBA will begin to initiate the changes to be consistent with th...
Do Non-Defense Contractors Need To Worry About CMMC?
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBThe Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a tiered system requiring defense contractors to be vetted by a third-party assessor on a five-level scale for the maturity of their enterprise cybersecurity. Every contract to include Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts and grants will be marked with a corresponding CMMC level that any bidding contractors must have that level of certification to bid on the contract. Presently, there are over 350,000 Defense Contract...
12 Mistakes I Almost Made My First Year As An Entrepreneur
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBToday, we are going to go over 12 mistakes I almost made my first year as an entrepreneur. You will want to pay attention to this episode so that you don't make the same entrepreneur mistakes. This is especially important for startup entrepreneurs. Heed my advice for new entrepreneurs and avoid these small business mistakes. Mistakes that business owners make the first year as an entrepreneur can cause your business to fail.
Government Contractor - DUNS Number Is Going Away
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.42 MBDate Published: May 8, 2020 Episode #131 Hello, and welcome to Federal Contracting Made Easy, where we take the complex world of government contracting and break it down into simple steps that anyone can master. Today’s topic is on “DUNS Numbers are Going Away.” The General Services Administration (GSA) is replacing the DUNS number with a new 12-character identifier ID. How soon will this h...
DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
May 01, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 9.39 MBThe Department of Defense (DoD) has released its final cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the name of the new standard. As a result of the new CMMC certification, all DoD contractors require this certification. Next, we will go into detail on the different levels of certification. CMMC Model The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification has five levels. Most contractors working with unclassified information must obtain CMMC level one. CMMC Leve...
IT Trends in Government Contracting
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBWe have discussed contracting trends in the past but not industry-specific trends. That is what we are doing today. We are looking at the Information Technology industry trends for government contractors. The federal government will continue its IT consolidation and “as a service” throughout the next few years. A report released by Bloomberg Government (Jan 7, 2020) broke down the areas likely to impact the information technology industry. IT Consolidation Consolidation is not somet...
COVID-19 Contract Performance & Guidance
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDate Published: April 17, 2020 Episode #127 Welcome to Federal Contracting Made Easy (FCME), where we take the complex world of Government Contracting and break it into simple steps that anyone can master. We are on episode number 127, and we are going to look at the COVID-19 Contract Performance & Guidance. Essential Business and Operations The government must restrict contract performance to t...
Stimulus Cash - Free Money to Keep Employees on the Payroll
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 9.33 MBCongress is spending $350 billion to help small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program known as PPP. This stimulus package is part of the $2 Trillion stimulus packaged named CARES Act. How Will It Help Small Businesses? Small businesses will receive loans up to $10 Million as long as they have fewer than 500 employees. The interest rate is at 1% and the loan term is two years. What is unique about these loans is that they are “forgivable” which means that the owners get to ...
Stimulus Cash - Free Money to Keep Employees on the Payroll
April 10, 2020 12:00Congress is spending $350 billion to help small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program known as PPP. This stimulus package is part of the $2 Trillion stimulus packaged named CARES Act. How Will It Help Small Businesses? Small businesses will receive loans up to $10 Million as long as they have fewer than 500 employees. The interest rate is at 1% and the loan term is two years. What is unique about these loans is that they are “forgivable” which means that the owners get to ...
Stimulus Cash - Free Money to Keep Employees on the Payroll
April 10, 2020 12:00Congress is spending $350 billion to help small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program known as PPP. This stimulus package is part of the $2 Trillion stimulus packaged named CARES Act. How Will It Help Small Businesses? Small businesses will receive loans up to $10 Million as long as they have fewer than 500 employees. The interest rate is at 1% and the loan term is two years. What is unique about these loans is that they are “forgivable” which means that the owners get to ...
Coronavirus Impacts Government Contractors
April 03, 2020 12:00Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain This disease has interrupted the global supply chains resulting in limited availability of supplies and products. As a result, government contractors may not be able to obtain the supplies and products that they need to meet the performance requirements of their contracts. Besides the supply and product issue, let's look at the impact the Coronavirus may have on employees. Coronavirus Impact on Employees As a small business owner, you must address you...
Coronavirus Impacts Government Contractors
April 03, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.76 MBCoronavirus Impact on Supply Chain This disease has interrupted the global supply chains resulting in limited availability of supplies and products. As a result, government contractors may not be able to obtain the supplies and products that they need to meet the performance requirements of their contracts. Besides the supply and product issue, let's look at the impact the Coronavirus may have on employees. Coronavirus Impact on Employees As a small business owner, you must address you...
Can You Use a Low-Interest Loan To Keep Your Business Going?
March 27, 2020 12:00Has the Coronavisurs impacted your business? Could you use a low-interest loan to get you through this crisis? If so, then consider applying for an SBA Disaster Loan. SBA can lend you up to $2 Million with repayment terms up to 30 years.
Can You Use a Low-Interest Loan To Keep Your Business Going?
March 27, 2020 12:00Has the Coronavisurs impacted your business? Could you use a low-interest loan to get you through this crisis? If so, then consider applying for an SBA Disaster Loan. SBA can lend you up to $2 Million with repayment terms up to 30 years.