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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 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…
Read MorePERMANENT VS TEMPORARY VS CONTRACT RECRUITMENT
The recruitment industry is vast and varied, with agencies operating across different sectors and offering a range of services to clients. However, when it comes down to it, most agencies focus on one or more of three main types of recruitment: Permanent, Temporary, and Contract. Some agencies specialise in just one of these, while others…
Read MoreINVOICE FINANCE – WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR?
Invoice finance is a staple in the recruitment industry, especially for agencies placing contract or temporary staff in the UK or overseas. That said, many recruitment directors don’t fully understand the benefits of these facilities. It’s common to question whether to use company funds, take out a loan or overdraft, or even bring in an…
Read MoreBUILDING 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 recruitment is a bit like putting up a skyscraper. Looks great at the top, but if you don’t get your foundations right? It’ll all come crashing down pretty quickly. So before you chuck on your high-vis and start…
Read MoreARE RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATIONS WORTHWHILE JOINING?
Within the recruitment industry, numerous associations have been formed over the years, providing directors with opportunities to connect with industry experts, fellow business owners, and trusted suppliers. There are plenty to choose from: REC, APSCo, TEAM, TRN, RDLC, RecConnect, Elite Leaders, RecWired, The Canaries, ARC, IOR (apologies to any missed). Each has its own aims…
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