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Selling in the staffing industry is different than conventional sales; instead of selling a tangible product, you’re selling a service. As a result, recruiting and retaining members of your temporary staffing sales team is a unique process. “Staffing sales is more about education rather than just selling,” says C. Adam Forbes, president of BaronHR. “You need […]

Payroll factoring is one of the most popular types of business finance. Within that, there are two types of factoring: money only and full service. Money-only invoice factoring provides strictly payroll funding. You process your own paychecks, print your own invoices and file and pay your own taxes, while the factor delivers cash to cover […]

A business plan is the blueprint you follow to build your company. It outlines all of the major aspects of the business and keeps its architects — you and your business associates — focused and aligned. But a business plan is also a document you’ll use as you work with other critical stakeholders, including funders, vendors and […]

Screening your temporary staffing employees is critical — you want to make sure the workforce you’re sending out is appropriate for the job and protect yourself against any potential liabilities. “We screen employees on a daily basis,” says the vice president of sales and operations at a large Cleveland-based staffing firm that specializes in the […]

Ed Burr, Director of Client Growth and Strategy  Ed is a dedicated growth strategist with 20 years of experience in staffing and operations. He combines a passion for building client connections with a proven ability to develop impactful solutions that overcome challenges.  Whether you’ve been in the industry for years like I have or are […]

Temporary staffing employees have a reputation for being transient, but that isn’t always the case. Some temporary employees enjoy the impermanent nature of temporary work, preferring to gain experience at a wide variety of companies rather than committing to tenure at one. Others take on temp work in addition to a full-time job for extra […]

From reviews on recruiting software to reports on market trends, payroll and labor management, the online staffing community is vying for your attention. Industry analysts and news sites can keep you abreast of trends. Personal blogs and stories “from the trenches” provide opportunities to network – and learn from your peers. So, where should you […]

Your staffing agency business plan is your blueprint for success, whether you are starting a staffing agency or planning for expansion. Not sure where to start? Here are the five key points to cover when creating your staffing agency business plan. Write your elevator speech. You should be able to describe your new company to your […]

By: Ed Burr, Director of Client Growth and Strategy Ed is a dedicated growth strategist with 20 years of experience in staffing and operations. He combines a passion for building client connections with a proven ability to develop impactful solutions that overcome challenges. Workers’ compensation for staffing agencies is an absolute necessity. It protects temporary […]