Staffing Franchise Blog

Available skilled talent is at an all-time low, and this is great for the staffing industry. You might think that these two facts are opposites but when the going gets tough, hiring managers turn to the staffing industry for help. The recent drop in available higher-level professionals has created serious scarcity, and not just where you've seen it in your nearby industries. The War for Talent, as it has been deemed, is happening all over the world. Companies from Amsterdam to Seattle are struggling to fill lead, engineer, and senior management positions. Even mid-level technicians are becoming increasingly harder to find. Because of this, the competition is high between businesses, and every recruit has become a hot commodity. It's no wonder the staffing industry is in high-gear to help these companies find the employees they need.

Have you ever wished that an HR department you have worked with had better policies, or was better at fitting new hires to open positions? In the course of a long career, we've all second-guessed HR more than a few times, and not just about vacation days. It's always painful to see a colleague or someone you manage who just isn't a good fit for the job they have, but we see this happen all the time. The fact of the matter is that hiring managers aren't perfect, they're human. And so are the job seekers. No doubt you've seen just as many people who apply for jobs they are not suited for as you have hiring managers who select the unsuited candidates.

Employment in America has changed. In the mid-20th century, corporate and government employees along with their employers assumed that lifetime employment was and would be the norm. The negotiating strength of unions led to higher wages for blue collar workers and the upward pressure on their wages increased wages for non-blue collar workers as well. 

When professionals start to dream of being an entrepreneur, we tend to dream big. Take for example, starting a little garage-business and growing that business into an international giant like Microsoft. Or starting an online business and taking over national retail, like Amazon. But that's not actually why most people start their own business. 

You start a business because you want to be your own boss, and because you know you can do better than business owners in the past. You start a business because you have the resources to put a small startup business together. And what you're aiming for in the first ten years probably doesn't look anything like Microsoft or Amazon, because what you bring to the table is good practical knowledge of the business world and the ability to lead a well-organized team.

The Allure of Franchises

Building a career is a slow and careful process. It is also one of the most rewarding experiences of any professional life. We all start out fresh from school and look for those first few years of industry experience. There is a certain excitement and joy in finding a job that is a good fit and gives you opportunities for professional development. And each time you leave a job for a better opportunity, the parting may be bittersweet but the new position becomes an essential piece of a rising and rewarding career. Eventually, you find yourself in the perfect upper-level position, at the peak of your capabilities and achievements, and make a reputation for yourself that lasts well into retirement. 

Most professionals get to experience the joy of building a career only once, or perhaps twice, before it's time to retire. But there is one professional choice you can make that could allow you to see this incredible transformation countless times: Opening a staffing franchise.

Becoming a Career Builder

Have you always wanted to start a staffing agency but just need some information on how you can get started?  Have you been working hard for someone else and your drive and determination are telling you that this is the right time to make great things happen for yourself?  Have you started taking a thorough inventory of your financial situation; including listing all of your assets, debts and how much funding you'll be able to provide? Do you have some savings but know that you will still need some additional capital in order to start your staffing business? These are the top 5 places where you can find funding so that your staffing agency startup dreams can come true.

One of the secrets to success in the current staffing market is how well the supply and demand are handled. As more job opportunities begin to open up, more and more people will start to look for assistance in finding available positions. Employers will also need assistance in finding qualified job candidates to fill the available positions. This is why it is a perfect time for anyone who has been waiting to branch out on their own to take full advantage of a staffing franchise. 

Running a business on your own is not an easy feat, and being part of a staffing franchise is not going to be any different. Running a small business will require you to invest a significant amount of time, resources, and money, and there will be no guarantees that you will see a return on investment(ROI). Due to these risks, many people let this stop them from leaving the familiarity, security, and stability of their current place of employment. According to research, only about 14% of people decide to become entrepreneurs. 

You may think starting a staffing agency sounds like a great idea. With the economy on the upswing and consumer confidence higher than it has been for quite some time, you may feel like now is the time to plunge into going into business for yourself. Yet, at the same time, you're not sure if you have what it takes to make it happen. You know that statistics indicate that many businesses start and fail after only a few years. You don't want to be just another statistic. So, how can you be sure starting a business would work out well for you? Here are four typical characteristics of people who start their own business.

Every industry has its own little quirks in which certain kinds of people tend to rise to the top. In accounting, meticulous detail-oriented people do best because their work is consistently clean and precise. In marketing, people who are constantly thinking of innovative new ideas rise to the top because that's how to make a splash in the business. But what about recruiting and staffing? Whether you are looking to start your first experience as an entrepreneur or add another business to a long line of successful launches, running a staffing franchise can be one of the most rewarding business owner experiences in the industry. No matter what line of work you come from, if you understand the needs of modern businesses in terms of high-quality talent and perfect employee matches, you just might have what it takes to become a vital part of your local business ecosystem. After all, companies need a wide variety of resources and business partners but everyone needs a skilled and dedicated staff.

Now, more than ever before, more Americans are becoming part of the franchising industry as a way to make a dream of becoming an entrepreneur a reality. Why are so many Americans looking for franchising opportunities instead of opening their own? What are the benefits of becoming a part of a franchise instead of having an independent business?