by Heather Hurley | Feb 19, 2026 | Finance & Accounting, Marketing Agency, Operations
The agency M&A market is heating up, and 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for deals. Whether you’re considering selling your agency, acquiring another firm, or merging with a strategic partner, the time to prepare is now. But here’s the thing:...
by Heather Hurley | Jan 23, 2026 | Astrata, Government Contracting
Inefficient, outdated HR forms and email chains introduce delays, confusion, and the risk of costly errors. Maintaining compliance and operational efficiency is difficult when processes rely on legacy tools. There’s a more effective way forward. Introducing the...
by Heather Hurley | Jan 13, 2026 | Client Management, Marketing Agency
If the last year felt like a rollercoaster for your agency, you aren’t the only one holding on tight. In a recent survey, 36% of agency employees identified client churn or unstable revenue as the issue with the most significant impact on profitability over the...
by Heather Hurley | Dec 30, 2025 | Compliance, Government Contracting
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a valuable time to reflect on the trends and challenges that have defined the government contracting landscape. This year brought significant shifts in compliance, technology, and operational strategy, forcing contractors to adapt with...
by Heather Hurley | Dec 26, 2025 | Astrata, Finance & Accounting, Government Contracting
Enhancing Credit Card Reconciliation: Export Transactions to Excel with Astrata Astrata continues to advance the way government contractors manage financial processes, and we are pleased to announce a powerful new capability: seamless export of credit card...
