https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights Cash flow, financial structure, and profitability insights for business owners and government contractors, from Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA. en-us Copyright 2026 The JBee Method info@thejbeemethod.com (Belita Blasingame, CPA) info@thejbeemethod.com (The JBee Method) Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.govcontracts.cpa/assets/img/logo-dark.png https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/cash-flow-bridge-net-60 https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/cash-flow-bridge-net-60 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Leakage NET 60 means exactly what it sounds like: the government has up to 60 days to pay an invoice after you submit it. Meanwhile, payroll doesn't wait 60 days, it comes every two weeks, on schedule,… https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/track-costs-by-project-line-item https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/track-costs-by-project-line-item Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Structure Federal contracts often require you to track finances at the project line item level, but most accounting systems aren't set up that way by default. The good news is you don't need new software to fix it. In this post, you'll learn how to organize your accounting system so every project line item is tracked accurately, giving you better reporting, cleaner records, and greater confidence in your contract profitability. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/profitability-by-contract https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/profitability-by-contract Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Clarity Winning a contract is only half the equation. If your accounting system blends every project's revenue and expenses together, you could be missing the true profitability of each contract. In this post, we'll walk through five practical steps to track contract level profitability so you can make smarter decisions, protect your margins, and bid future work with confidence. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/winning-vs-making-money https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/winning-vs-making-money Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Leakage Winning a government contract is a major milestone, but it's only the beginning of the financial work. This blog explores why profit margins often shrink after award, the most common reasons contractors lose money during contract performance, and how ongoing cost tracking can help you protect profitability from day one through close-out. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/indirect-rates-before-rfp https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/indirect-rates-before-rfp Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Structure Government contractors hear the question "What's your indirect rate?" more often than they'd like, but many aren't confident in the answer. This blog explains what an indirect rate is, why it's critical for accurate pricing and profitability, the most common mistakes contractors make, and how keeping your rate current can help you stay compliant, win contracts, and protect your bottom line. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/net-60-gap https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/net-60-gap Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Leakage Winning the contract is step one. Prepare for NET 30 and NET 60 terms and bridge the gap between delivering work and actually getting paid. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/monthly-financial-rhythm https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/monthly-financial-rhythm Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Structure The close, the review, and the billing check: a simple monthly rhythm that keeps a growing contractor in control of cash and compliance. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/strong-financial-foundation https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/strong-financial-foundation Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Structure The four building blocks: a federal-ready chart of accounts, consistent indirect rates, contract-level tracking, and billing that runs on time. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/three-numbers https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/three-numbers Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Clarity Your indirect rate, your cash runway, and your contract margin: what each number means, and how to use them to stay in control. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/post-award-cash-flow-gap https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/post-award-cash-flow-gap Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Leakage The post-award cash flow gap sinks profitable contractors. What creates it (billing errors, untracked costs, no reserve) and what to do. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/indirect-rates-explained https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/indirect-rates-explained Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Structure Direct vs. indirect costs, the three rates (fringe, overhead, G&A), why they drive profitability, and a five-step way to build your own. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/cleaner-books https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/cleaner-books Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Structure In GovCon, your books are the foundation of your billing and your compliance. Here's what clean books actually mean, and four steps to get there. https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/cash-flow-tax-compliance https://www.govcontracts.cpa/govcon/insights/cash-flow-tax-compliance Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Belita “Bee” Blasingame, CPA Financial Clarity A complete guide to cash flow, tax strategy, and DCAA/FAR compliance for government contractors: plus the challenges that trip contractors up.