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Mark-Up vs Margin – One Small Mistake That Could Cost Your Recruitment Agency Thousands

Recently, we onboarded a new recruitment agency to RecBOS. After completing their first month-end, we presented their management accounts in our usual format clear, detailed ...
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How Can You Run a UK Recruitment Company from the Beach in Spain?

I’m writing this article on 1st August from a beach in Alcúdia, Mallorca. It’s around 33°C, the sand is soft and almost white, the sea ...
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Timesheets: Paper VS Portals – Which Works Best for Recruitment Agencies?

For recruitment agencies, timesheets are far more than just a record of hours worked. They are the link between temporary workers, clients, payroll and invoicing. ...
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International Invoicing for Recruitment Agencies

As recruitment continues to evolve, more agencies are expanding beyond domestic markets and working with clients across Europe and the rest of the world. International ...
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Jargon Buster – PAYE Payroll Terms Every Recruitment Agency Should Know 

Payroll can often feel like a language of its own. Whether you're running a recruitment agency, employing temporary workers, or simply trying to understand your own payslip, it's easy ...
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8 Cost Considerations When Looking to Outsource Your Agency’s Back Office & Accounts Department 

For many recruitment agencies, outsourcing the Back Office and accounts department is no longer just about reducing costs, it's about creating a more efficient, scalable business. As agencies ...
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6 Practical Ways to Save Your Recruitment Agency Money 

Running a successful recruitment agency isn't just about increasing revenue; it's also about making sure you're spending your money wisely.  As your business grows, it's easy for costs to creep in unnoticed. Small monthly ...
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6 Excuses Recruiters Will Use to Turn Down Outsourcing Their Back-Office Operations

Recruitment agencies thrive on speed, relationships, and placing the right candidates. Yet behind every successful placement is a mountain of Back Office work – timesheets, ...
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5 Things You Never Knew About Invoice Finance for Recruitment Agencies 

Invoice finance is the quiet engine behind many successful recruitment businesses, especially those placing contractors. Yet most agencies only scratch the surface of what it actually ...
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10 Top Tips on Running a Successful Contract Recruitment Business 

Contract recruitment is fast-paced, competitive, and highly rewarding when done right. It can provide a steady and reliable stream of income for your business over a ...