For recruitment agencies, cash flow is everything. You work hard to win clients, place candidates and generate revenue—but what happens if one of your customers suddenly becomes insolvent and can’t pay their invoices? It’s a risk many recruitment
Starting a recruitment business is an exciting opportunity, but success isn’t guaranteed. Every year, new recruitment agencies launch with ambitious plans and strong industry experience. While many go on to build thriving businesses, others struggle to generate consistent
Why are recruitment businesses expanding internationally? Recruitment businesses are expanding internationally to access larger markets, increase placement opportunities, diversify revenue streams, and support clients with global hiring needs. What are the best countries for recruitment businesses to expand
For many recruitment businesses, growth can look impressive on paper. More placements, more clients, and increasing revenue should signal success and momentum. However, behind the scenes, many permanent recruitment agencies are facing the same underlying challenge: cash flow
In permanent placement recruitment, success is often measured by the number of placements, relationships built, and fees agreed. But there’s another, less visible factor that can make or break your business: cash flow. While perm fees can be
If you run a recruitment business, you already know this truth. Revenue means nothing without cash in the bank. You can be closing deals, placing candidates and invoicing strong fees, but if your clients are not paying on
April 2026 isn’t just the start of a new financial year. It marks a fundamental shift in how recruitment businesses are expected to operate. Over the past few months, the direction has become clear: Employment rights are expanding
Recruitment is an exciting industry to embrace and invest in when leaping into entrepreneurship. But there are many elements to consider when looking to start a recruitment agency. From finding your niche and what market you want to
The latest ONS labour market release points to a market that is stable on the surface but is gradually easing underneath. For recruitment businesses, this creates a more nuanced operating environment: demand hasn’t fallen sharply, but the momentum
From April 2026, the new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation will significantly increase financial risk for recruitment agencies working with umbrella companies. If an umbrella company fails to pay the correct PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), or