HOW TO ENSURE YOUR RECRUITMENT AGENCY IS VALUED AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL

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Every business owner dreams of selling their company for millions of pounds, clearing their debts, and retiring early. However, in reality, very few can achieve this. One of the main reasons is that owners become so absorbed in running the business day to day that they fail to plan for a future exit. When the…

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6 SIGNS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER OUTSOURCING YOUR RECRUITMENT BACK OFFICE

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Outsourcing elements of a recruitment agency’s operations is nothing new. For many years, agencies have relied on external providers for IT, marketing, and HR services. However, when it comes to back-office and accounting functions, there is often a more hesitant attitude, with many business owners believing these tasks should remain in-house. While this can be…

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

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Recruitment agencies placing temporary or contract candidates often face a common funding challenge: workers need to be paid before the client pays the agency. To meet this requirement, agencies can either use their own funds, which carries risk, use a pay-and-bill solution, or secure funding from banks or specialist funding companies in the form of…

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PERMANENT VS TEMPORARY VS CONTRACT RECRUITMENT

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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…

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ARE RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATIONS WORTHWHILE JOINING?

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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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6 MISCONCEPTIONS HELD BY NEW START-UP RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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Most new start-up recruitment agencies are founded by recruiters who want to build something for themselves. However, many of these new directors have never run a business before. Areas such as accounting, taxation, HR, compliance, and funding were typically handled by their previous employer, leaving them with little experience to draw on. It’s natural for…

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5 PROVEN WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR RECRUITMENT AGENCY VALUE

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Nearly every recruitment agency owner dreams of one day selling their business and walking away with a life-changing sum of money. However, only a small number can actually achieve this. Many agencies fail to prepare adequately for a sale, or they make mistakes that reduce the value of the business and make it less appealing…

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

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There are two main ways of financing temporary and contractor placements for recruitment agencies: using a Pay-and-Bill provider or an Invoice Finance facility. Each method has its pros and cons. Pay-and-Bill works best in the early stages of an agency’s journey into contract placements, or for low-level variable-hour temporary placements. Invoice Finance, on the other…

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POST-HOLIDAY BLUES… MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER STARTING YOUR OWN AGENCY

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July and August are traditionally when recruiters take a well-earned break, whether it’s a staycation in the UK or a trip abroad, to recharge and reflect on their careers. For many, this downtime becomes a period of clarity and decision-making, and it’s often when the idea of launching their own recruitment agency starts to take…

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