Could this be the best time ever to start your own recruitment business?
Statistics released last month reveal that the number of 16 to 64 year olds in work had reached around 75%. What’s more, that’s higher than a year earlier and the joint highest since records began in 1971.
At first glance that could be seen as less than great news for recruiters. Everybody is in work, so what’s to do? But here’s the thing. As an experienced recruitment professional you know that people look for work, and often find it easier to find new work – when they are in work.
In fact, what with skills being at a premium and the employment market being in good health, this could be a really good time to think about starting your own recruitment business.
The experience you’ve gained, which helps you see the logic of the argument about people in work making good job seeking candidates, is probably driving you to think about it anyway. What experienced consultant hasn’t thought about it? Running the desk, hitting the figures – only for someone else to take the rewards – are catalysts for a lot of people sitting where you are right now.
It’s taking the step out of employment, and into business ownership, that holds a lot of them back. The risk is the thing.
How about 100% risk free funding?
That would make a difference wouldn’t it? It’s the basis of the package available from The Recruit Venture Group. We specialise in backing recruitment professionals to start on their own. We provide 100% funding, and give you shares in your own company. You’ll be able to pay yourself a salary, so the security and peace of mind you need are rock solid.
We’ll help with legal issues, and guidance on everything from taxation to premises. We help with your marketing.
Crucially, we give you access to our back office systems, ensuring that you’re operational and efficient from day one.