Category: Executive

Small businesses entering federal contracting face a quiet decision early on: how much to spend on accounting. The story of Margarita Howard and HX5 offers one clear answer. Federal guidance leaves room for choice. The Small Business Administration encourages new contractors to use accounting systems capable of meeting federal compliance standards, but it does not… Read more

Working inside a Department of Defense or NASA program looks nothing like working in the commercial sector, according to HX5 CEO Margarita Howard, who leans on her own military background when explaining why she prioritizes candidates with federal experience. Her Air Force service gave her early exposure to that distinction long before she reached the… Read more