Start A Recruitment Business: How to Start Up and Run a Recruitment Agency

Ready to turn your recruitment agency dreams into reality? Our comprehensive guide provides expert advice covering everything from initial planning and securing finance to building your team and growing your business. Start A Recruitment Business is here to help.

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Are your Agency Fees Competitive?

Check what competitors charge and find the right fee structure to stay competitive without underpricing your recruitment agency.

Are you a Natural Entrepreneur?

Some people are natural deal-seekers and haggler types, but you don't need to be to start a successful business of your own.

Annual Trends in Recruitment

Recruitment has predictable busy and slow seasons throughout the year, so plan ahead to make the most of peaks and quieter periods.

Advertising Your Business

Put your recruitment advertising budget where job seekers actually look instead of wasting money on the wrong channels.

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How to Offer Seasonal Bonuses During Difficult Economic Times

Pay your recruitment team seasonal bonuses even when money's tight with these practical low-cost approaches.

The Importance of Branding in Recruitment

Your recruitment brand is what candidates and clients think of you, and it needs to back up what you promise.

Motivating Your Consultants During a Recession

Keep your consultant team motivated through recession by acknowledging shared stress and focusing on job security as a common goal.

Adding Value to Your Recruitment Business

Boost recruitment revenue by charging for value-added services like CV writing that leverage your team's existing expertise.

I Fit My Recruitment Business Around Having a Family

How one recruitment business owner built a thriving company while prioritising time with her family instead of grinding at the office.

Common Headhunting Issues With Consultants

Recruitment agencies lose top consultants to headhunters all the time; here's how to spot when it's happening to yours.

Setting Motivating Targets for Your Consultants

Help your recruitment consultants stay motivated by setting the right targets with balanced frequency, achievability and rewards.

Should You Offer Incentives to Placements?

Incentives for job placements can boost recruitment, but weigh the costs and effectiveness before offering them.

Starting a Recruitment Business Boosted My Confidence

Ben Mellor started his own recruitment business after struggling in a high-pressure corporate role, and it transformed how he sees himself.

Standing Out at Networking Events

Make genuine connections at networking events by preparing what you say and actually engaging people instead of just showing up.

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