Those of us involved in growing staffing firms know that finding clients is only half the battle. In fact, sometimes it’s less than half the battle. If you can’t find top talent for clients, you won’t keep them very long. And it’s not getting any easier. On average,… Read More

The idea that client service drives the success of a staffing business—or of any service business—seems self evident. After all, staffing is a business SERVICE. But anyone who starts a business knows other concerns can get in the way. Financing, cash flow, employee performance, you name it—anything can… Read More

Location, location, location..they’re the three keys to a successful business, right? That’s a gross oversimplification, of course, especially when you’re in a business-to-business marketing operation, such as staffing. But even if you’re not dependent on walk-in customers, the right location can play a role in your success. Choosing… Read More

If you’re a prospective franchisee, whether it's a staffing franchise your considering or any other, make no mistake: franchise training programs are operated primarily to ensure that all franchises are operated in an identical fashion according to the franchisor’s system. In other words, while helping you achieve success is definitely in the franchisor’s best interest, much of their training i Read More

According to the ASA (American Staffing Association) Staffing Index, staffing employment in September was up 5.1% from one year ago and 2.4% from August. Read More

With the economy trudging along at a snail’s pace, it would seem counterintuitive to suggest that now is the right time to start any business, right? Well, no. The economy isn’t a monolith that moves everything along at the same rate. Some sectors—such as real estate—still look a… Read More

The workplace has become a litigious place, which means a staffing agency can’t be too careful about insurance protection. An unhappy employer who feels you misrepresented an individual’s qualifications, or an irate worker who feels you’re guilty of discrimination or defamation of character can become a legal nightmare. No… Read More

      A temp agency certainly isn’t the most expensive new business venture. You don’t need any heavy machinery or expensive materials when you’re starting a temp agency. But you probably need some office space and business machines. And you may need to “buy… Read More

    A rose may be a rose may be a rose, but there are many different types of staffing agencies, many of them quite different from other types. Some require specialized expertise or—because they work with unique markets—specialized marketing plans. The type of people you… Read More

The article cites cases in which workers were paid less than minimum wage, were misinformed about their compensation, or were—according to a Warehouse Workers United suit—“forced to work long hours under oppressive conditions for legally inadequate pay.” Let’s be clear: When industries boom, it’s great for the economy. But fueling… Read More