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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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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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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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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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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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ARE RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATIONS WORTHWHILE JOINING?

Within the recruitment industry, numerous associations have been formed over the years, providing directors with opportunities to…

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6 MISCONCEPTIONS HELD BY NEW START-UP RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Most new start-up recruitment agencies are founded by recruiters who want to build something for themselves. However,…

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5 PROVEN WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR RECRUITMENT AGENCY VALUE

Nearly every recruitment agency owner dreams of one day selling their business and walking away with a…

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Man at a computer with electronic invoices in place, showing tick above each invoice - moving his invoicing from pay-and-bill finance to invoice finance

5 THINGS YOU NEED IN PLACE BEFORE YOU MOVE FROM PAY-AND-BILL TO INVOICE FINANCE

There are two main ways of financing temporary and contractor placements for recruitment agencies: using a Pay-and-Bill…

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HOW DOES VAT WORK ON INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENTS?

When making recruitment placements within the UK, whether permanent, temporary, or contract, a UK-based recruitment agency that…

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