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DO PAY-AND-BILL SOLUTIONS REALLY SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY?

Recruitment agencies placing temporary or contract candidates often face a common funding challenge: workers need to be…

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WHY NON-RECRUITERS THINK STARTING A RECRUITMENT AGENCY IS EASY… AND WHY THEY’RE WRONG

Every year, MAYACHI meets aspiring business owners eager to launch their first recruitment agency. Most of them…

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GETTING A SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT

Running a recruitment agency means you’re not just calling the shots, but you also enjoy the profits,…

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NEW YEAR! NEW YOU? NEW JOB? NEW RECRUITMENT AGENCY?

The Christmas and New Year break often gives people the chance to relax, reflect, and make decisions…

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Man's hand held close to a crystal ball, trying to see into the recruitment future, sparkles in the background suggesting that Christmas may be a good moment to reevaluate your recruitment agency and think about what might be happening in the future so you can plan for it.

WHY THIS CHRISTMAS MAY BE A GOOD TIME TO REVIEW YOUR RECRUITMENT FUTURE

With the Christmas break fast approaching, many of us will soon be spending time with family, eating…

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WHEN DID YOU LAST REVIEW YOUR INVOICE FINANCE ARRANGEMENT?

Invoice finance is essential for any recruitment agency placing contract or temporary workers, as it provides the…

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HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT: TO VAT OR NOT TO VAT?  THAT IS THE QUESTION

We’d all agree that VAT isn’t the most thrilling topic. After all, it’s no Grey’s Anatomy! But…

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A compass with the words 'AUTUMN BUDGET 2025' arching inside the compass dial. The idea is that MAYACHI can align finances to show you the correct direction for your business.

NAVIGATING THE AUTUMN 2025 BUDGET WHAT RECRUITERS NEED TO KNOW

On Wednesday, 26th November 2025, at 12:35, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her second Budget speech, even…

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THINK YOU KNOW PAYE CONTRACTOR RATES? HERE’S THE REAL COST!

Most recruiters will, at some point, need to place temporary or contract workers. These placements are a…

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A cropped business man, displaying only see his tie and jacket and his outstretched hand holding a wad of 20 pound notes - implying the amount of money you can get with Invoice Finance Funding - and what factors will affect the amount you can get.

WHAT FACTORS CAN AFFECT YOUR INVOICE FINANCE FUNDING?

Invoice finance provides essential funding to recruitment companies that make temporary or contract placements. These agencies must…

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HOW TO READ A BALANCE SHEET

Year-end accounts and management accounts are extremely important tools for any recruitment director, as they tell the…

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HOW TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT AGENCY – START-UP TIPS!

How To Start Your Own Recruitment Agency Quickly! So, you’re ready to strike out on your own…

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PERMANENT VS TEMPORARY VS CONTRACT RECRUITMENT

The recruitment industry is vast and varied, with agencies operating across different sectors and offering a range…

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Magnifying glass with a question mark in the middle laid on the top of invoices, so you can discover what you are paying for when you use an invoice finance funding services.

INVOICE FINANCE – WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR?

Invoice finance is a staple in the recruitment industry, especially for agencies placing contract or temporary staff…

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A birds eye view of 3 men wearing hard hats on a building site. looking at plans on a clip board, one is holding a small laptop and the man in the yellow hard hat has a walkie talkie in one hand a and rolled up plans under his arm. Mastering CIS (Construction Information Service) from the first day of your recruitment business.

BUILDING UP YOUR CONSTRUCTION RECRUITMENT AGENCY – MASTER THE CIS FROM DAY ONE!

(Construction Recruitment Agency- Master the CIS from day one!) Let’s be honest, building a business in construction…

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