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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, dividends, and value if the business gets sold. If you are the sole director and shareholder, then life is simple. However, if there is more than one shareholder, it’s wise to consider the future and how you’ll work…
Read MoreNEW 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 about the year ahead. For some recruiters, returning to work after the break can feel different, particularly if internal changes such as increased targets, reduced commissions, or removed bonus schemes have taken effect. When the role no longer…
Read MoreWHY 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 and drinking more than we should, and recharging before returning to work in 2026. However, the festive period can also be a valuable opportunity to reflect on the year gone by and set clear plans and targets for…
Read MoreWHEN 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 funding needed to pay contractors before clients settle their invoices. Once these facilities are set up, they can often run smoothly and consistently provide the required funding with minimal administrative oversight, provided they are managed correctly.However, these arrangements…
Read MoreHEALTHCARE 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 when you’re placing medical staff through your recruitment agency, understanding how VAT applies can make or break your margins (and your sanity). So, we’ve provided a quick blog post to help make sense of this whole VAT-in-healthcare thing,…
Read MoreNAVIGATING 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 though the OBR had released all the details before she began. The speech was the usual rowdy affair within the Westminster chamber, and the Chancellor spoke for over an hour and four minutes. The Budget focused on reducing…
Read MoreTHINK 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 fantastic source of steady revenue, and the best part is that you keep the worker on your books, ready for their next assignment once the current one wraps up. However, there’s a catch. Paying workers correctly can be…
Read MoreWHAT FACTORS CAN AFFECT YOUR INVOICE FINANCE FUNDING?
Invoice finance provides essential funding to recruitment companies that make temporary or contract placements. These agencies must often pay candidates before their clients make payment, and invoice finance bridges that gap. The facility typically provides 75–90% of the client’s invoice value upfront. This advance should be enough to cover candidate payments while the agency waits…
Read MoreHOW TO READ A BALANCE SHEET
Year-end accounts and management accounts are extremely important tools for any recruitment director, as they tell the story of the company’s performance and enable owners to make informed decisions about the future of the business. These accounts are usually made up of two key documents: the balance sheet and the profit and loss sheet. However,…
Read MoreHOW 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 and launch a recruitment agency? Exciting times! But before you get lost in logo ideas and your first big client pitch, there are a few nuts-and-bolts steps you’ll need to nail. Let’s break it down. Step 1: Nail…
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