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How much does it cost to start a staffing agency?

For an entrepreneurial spirit with a little industry know-how, starting a staffing agency is one of the best and most rewarding things you can do. Staffing is a varied, competitive, high-energy field that rewards scrappiness and hard work. And it can be lucrative, too, depending on your vertical. Typical margins range from 14 and 41...
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You and Your Bank (hint: get ready to pay more)

What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You and Your Bank (hint: get ready to pay more)

The Federal Reserve recently raised the benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, the latest in a series of hikes. The benchmark rate range is now 4.75-5%. This move is intended to slow down inflation. What does that mean for staffing firms that fund with a bank? If you are currently funding…

9 Common Pitfalls Your Staffing Startup Should Avoid

9 Common Pitfalls Your Staffing Startup Should Avoid

Starting a staffing company can be very profitable business if you take the right steps to ensure your success. However, we often see staffing startups making the same mistakes that can derail their business before it has a chance to grow. Here are some common pitfalls for startup staffing companies and recruiters. 1. Focusing on…

Understanding Your Staffing Firm’s Non-Compete Agreement

Understanding Your Staffing Firm’s Non-Compete Agreement

If you’re a staffing professional, it’s likely that at one time or another you’ve considered leaving your company to start your own staffing business. You work hard for a paycheck but know that there is no assurance of a big future or financial security. You’re excited to explore becoming an entrepreneur but your non-compete and...
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How to Start a Temporary Staffing Agency

Temporary staffing is a challenging but rewarding industry with few barriers to entry. It is a great time to consider starting a temporary staffing agency. The industry recovers quickly from setbacks, and companies always need labor. When starting a firm, we think there are four key things you must consider: people, technology, insurance, and payroll…

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4 Ways to Help Your Staffing Sales Team Close The Year Strong

As a staffing firm owner, you have a lot of incentive to close out the year with strong sales. This is your business we’re talking about, the one you spend countless hours on, your livelihood! The hope would be that your sales team is also motivated to meet monthly and yearly goals with time ticking…

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5 Simple Ways to Increase Staffing Firm Profits (That Aren’t “Sell More”)

When it comes to making more of a profit in staffing, “sell more” is not always the answer. First off, easier said than done! And secondly, it can actually hurt you in the long run if you under price yourself to win a high volume contract. That strategy almost never works out because if you’re…