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Field notes for recruiters building something of their own.

Tactics, takes and partner stories for recruiters who want to own what they build. Long-form thinking from the SSG bench.

THE INDEX —57 ARTICLES
  1. 004
    Tips · 2 MIN

    5 Common Mistakes New Recruitment Business Owners Make

    Learn from the experience of over 500 recruitment startups and avoid these common pitfalls when launching your agency.

    10 Jan 2026
  2. 005
    Insights · 2 MIN

    The Benefits of Partnership vs Going Solo

    Discover why partnering with an established support company can significantly increase your chances of success in recruitment.

    1 Dec 2025
  3. 006
    Tips · 2 MIN

    How to Start a Recruitment Agency: A Complete Guide

    Everything you need to know about launching your own recruitment business, from building a business plan to making your first placement.

    15 Nov 2025
  4. 007
    Insights · 6 MIN

    5 common mistakes to avoid when starting a recruitment business

    Checkout our list of 5 common mistakes to avoid when starting a recruitment business to ensure you are setup to succeed

    2 Apr 2025
  5. 008
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Recruitment Resolutions

    Have you set any recruitment resolutions this year or goal set what you want from your career in recruitment?

    8 Jan 2025
  6. 009
    Insights · 4 MIN

    5 reasons recruiters delay starting an agency

    5 reasons recruiters delay starting an agency - The perfect time to start a recruitment business doesn't exist!

    8 Oct 2024
  7. 010
    Insights · 7 MIN

    Getting investment for a recruitment start-up business

    Getting investment for a recruitment start-up business. An essential guide for entrepreneurs to secure financial backing and expertise

    11 Sept 2024
  8. 011
    Insights · 7 MIN

    Choosing the right technology for your recruitment business

    Choosing the right technology for your recruitment business is vital in helping with admin and the growth of your agency

    2 Sept 2024
  9. 012
    Insights · 5 MIN

    Recruitment agency branding

    Recruitment agency branding from your ethos to your visual identity helps to gain trust and attract new opportunities

    16 Aug 2024
  10. 013
    Insights · 7 MIN

    Writing a recruitment business plan

    Your comprehensive guide to writing a recruitment business plan. What should you include and how should it be structured?

    12 Jul 2024
  11. 014
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Why you should consider starting a recruitment agency

    Expert help and advice from industry experts exploring why you should consider starting a recruitment agency

    26 Jun 2024
  12. 015
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Recruitment ghosting

    Recruitment ghosting is not a new phenomenon, candidates and recruiters alike have been guilty of this for years

    12 Jun 2024
  13. 016
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Benefits of being part of a recruitment network

    The benefits of being part of a recruitment network are that you are never on your own and can get advice quickly from other experts.

    4 Jun 2024
  14. 017
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Navigating cash flow challenges

    Cash flow challenges can be a significant barrier for recruitment entrepreneurs considering starting their own recruitment business

    30 May 2024
  15. 018
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Mental Health in the Recruitment Industry

    Mental health in the recruitment industry is an important subject. High pressure levels can have a serious impact on wellbeing.

    15 May 2024
  16. 019
    Insights · 3 MIN

    How can recruiters reduce bias in the hiring process?

    How can recruiters reduce bias in the hiring process? It's easy to build up unintentional bias during the recruitment process.

    8 May 2024
  17. 020
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Marketing tips for recruitment agencies

    Get your marketing tips for recruitment agencies. Build a marketing plan to attract both clients and candidates

    30 Apr 2024
  18. 021
    Insights · 4 MIN

    How to become a top earning recruiter

    All the tips and advice from recruitment experts who have been there on how to become a top earning recruiter

    16 Apr 2024
  19. 022
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Overcoming Capital Constraints

    Overcoming any existing capital constraints removes a large barrier to starting your recruitment business with confidence

    5 Apr 2024
  20. 023
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Top 10 Reasons to Start Your Own Recruitment Business

    Our experts have compiled a guide to help you discover the top 10 reasons to start your own recruitment business

    28 Mar 2024
  21. 024
    Insights · 3 MIN

    A recruitment entrepreneur does everything, right?

    Exploring what a recruitment entrepreneur needs to do to start up a recruitment agency and what other options are available to help

    13 Mar 2024
  22. 025
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Starting a recruitment agency from home

    Thinking of starting a recruitment business but want to keep the costs down? Find out how you can start a recruitment agency from home.

    29 Feb 2024
  23. 026
    Insights · 6 MIN

    Pros and cons of company cars

    The pros and cons of a company car for any business owner or employee. What are the tax implications for leasing or purchasing straight out?

    15 Feb 2024
  24. 027
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Recruitment startup fast track

    Exploring the process of a fast track recruitment business startup and how SSG Partnerships fast track option can help minimize the risks

    8 Feb 2024
  25. 028
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Personal Branding: Your Ultimate Asset in Recruitment

    As a Recruitment Consultant, your personal brand is more than just a logo or a catchy tagline; it's your professional identity, your voice in a crowded digital landscape.

    17 Nov 2023
  26. 029
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Securing Exclusivity from Your Clients

    The ability to secure exclusive job vacancies from clients can be a game-changer.

    10 Nov 2023
  27. 030
    Insights · 2 MIN

    Core Customers – Who Is the Ideal Client & Candidate and Why Focus Is Important

    When you first start out, it’s easy to cast a wide net. After all, more clients and candidates mean more business, right? Not necessarily.

    10 Oct 2023
  28. 031
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Valuing My Recruitment Business: Where to Start

    Selling your recruitment business can be a daunting task, where do you start with a valuation, how much is it worth?

    4 Oct 2023
  29. 032
    Insights · 3 MIN

    The 5 P’s to recruitment success

    Discover the 5 p's behind recruitment success - the attributes required to succeed that we see in most of our partners

    27 Sept 2023
  30. 033
    Insights · 2 MIN

    Tax Benefits And Deductions Available To Business Owners

    Owning your own business can not only increase your income potential, but it can also help you save money on taxes.

    26 Apr 2023
  31. 034
    Insights · 2 MIN

    Top Tips: Short Term Income Goals With Long Term Growth

    In the world of recruitment business ownership, it can be easy to get caught up in the pursuit of short-term income goals.

    26 Apr 2023
  32. 035
    Insights · 5 MIN

    An end-of-year review checklist for your Start-up Recruitment Business

    Review what you have achieved this year and plan how you can use these findings to shape your recruitment business next year

    13 Dec 2022
  33. 036
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Is building a Recruitment business to sell worth it?

    Examine the pros and cons of building a recruitment business to sell. Find out if you are ready to scale a business.

    29 Nov 2022
  34. 037
    Insights · 4 MIN

    How to find clients as a Start-up Recruitment Business

    One of your biggest concerns when starting a recruitment business is how you will build up your client list.

    17 Nov 2022
  35. 038
    Insights · 5 MIN

    Getting started with Marketing for your Recruitment Agency

    Without successful marketing how will potential clients and candidates know your recruitment agency even exists?

    1 Nov 2022
  36. 039
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Entrepreneur Ready

    28 Oct 2022
  37. 040
    Insights · 5 MIN

    Do you have enough experience to start your own Recruitment Business?

    Looking to start your own recruitment business? Take a look at the skills and experience you will need before you take the plunge.

    20 Oct 2022
  38. 041
    Insights · 4 MIN

    How to manage your time as a Recruitment Business Owner

    You have to wear many different hats as a recruitment business owner so how do you manage your time and skill set effectively?

    3 Oct 2022
  39. 042
    Insights · 5 MIN

    5 key signs it’s time to go Solo

    13 Sept 2022
  40. 043
    Insights · 3 MIN

    5 reasons why we won’t invest in your Recruitment Start-up

    The top five reasons why recruitment business start-ups won't attract investment. What you need to do to change that!

    7 Sept 2022
  41. 044
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Salary Vs Dividends: Receiving an income from your company

    Recruitment owners need to consider the benefits of dividends and pensions, alongside the limitations of these types of income.

    6 Sept 2022
  42. 045
    Insights · 5 MIN

    3 mistakes startup recruitment businesses make in their first 2 years

    The three most common mistakes that start up recruitment businesses make in their first two years of trading

    31 Aug 2022
  43. 046
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Could you start a recruitment agency to alleviate employment issues?

    8 Aug 2022
  44. 047
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Recruitment stats that will push you to start up on your own

    Check out the vital statistics from our research that will make you want to start your own recruitment business

    27 Jul 2022
  45. 048
    Insights · 8 MIN

    Why do recruitment businesses fail and how can you avoid this?

    21 Jul 2022
  46. 049
    Insights · 5 MIN

    What’s holding you back from launching your own Recruitment business?

    6 Jul 2022
  47. 050
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Competencies for recruiters: They’re great MARKSMEN

    What competencies do recruiters need to be successful? Take a look at the skills you will need to perfect to rise to the top

    29 Jun 2022
  48. 051
    Insights · 3 MIN

    Fed Up of Building Someone Else’s Business?

    Fed up of building someone else's business? Taking the plunge to start your own recruitment business is easier than you might think

    21 Jun 2022
  49. 052
    Insights · 3 MIN

    3 Myths about successful start-ups REVEALED

    Revealed: The top three myths debunked around recruitment business start-ups. Don't believe everything you hear.

    5 Jun 2022
  50. 053
    Insights · 5 MIN

    Are you ready to pull the trigger?

    Are you ready to pull the trigger and take that leap from recruiter to recruitment owner? How do you know when you are ready?

    3 Jun 2022
  51. 054
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Recruitment MOT & Service

    Take an MOT check of your recruitment business or processes. Are you doing the right things at the right times?

    27 May 2022
  52. 055
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Does personality type influence entrepreneurship?

    What type of person and personality type do you need to be to become a recruitment entrepreneur and are you suited?

    23 Mar 2021
  53. 056
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Recruiters, hiring manager and the common goal

    Recruiters, hiring managers and the common goal - to hire the best talent. So, in theory, you would expect them both to get along

    14 Jun 2020
  54. 057
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Starting a Business? The Questions to Ask and Why

    Questions to ask when starting a recruitment business and why? What do you need to know before you start up?

    24 Jun 2019
  55. 058
    Insights · 4 MIN

    Can you avoid failure as an Entrepreneur?

    Can you avoid failure as an entrepreneur? What elements do you need to master to give you the best chance to succeed?

    19 Jun 2019
  56. 059
    Insights · 2 MIN

    Finding Balance: Working to Live or Living to Work?

    Working in recruitment is often hard work and long hours so are you getting the balance of working to live or living to work?

    13 Mar 2019
  57. 060
    Insights · 5 MIN

    Why Independent recruiters need Marketing support

    You’re an independent recruiter and you’re looking to attract more attention - should you hire marketingsupport?

    1 Mar 2019