Stop Giving Clients Free Time: How Invoice Dates Protect Cash Flow
Staffing companies should use invoice dates, not receipt dates, to protect cash flow and get paid on time with Madison Resources’ support.
How Marketing and Sales Work Together to Grow Your Staffing Business
Unite marketing and sales to grow your staffing firm: align KPIs, tighten handoffs, and turn more leads into qualified placements and revenue.
The 50-Mile Rule: Staffing’s Best-Kept Tax Advantage
Think the IRS 50 Mile Rule guarantees tax-free stipends? Think again! Learn what really qualifies you for travel expense deductions.
July 2025 Jobs Report
Job growth slowed in July 2025 with just 73,000 jobs added—are we seeing a true labor market cooldown? Next JOLTS report drops September 3!
Why Salespeople Make Great Entrepreneurs — Especially in Staffing
Salespeople have the drive, resilience, and customer focus to succeed as entrepreneurs, turning staffing experience into a thriving business.
June 2025 Jobs Report
June 2025 Employment Situation: A Mixed but Stable Picture The June jobs report delivered a modest surprise: Nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000, outpacing the consensus forecast of 110,000. That said, the headline number remains close to the 12 month average of 146,000, well below last year’s monthly pace of 250,000. The unemployment rate ticked down […]
Why Relationships Are the Key to Staffing Success
In staffing and business as a whole, relationships are everything. The power of relationships in staffing goes far beyond closing a deal. Yes, price plays a role, but it’s trust that drives lasting partnerships. Customers stay with companies that make them feel heard, respected, and understood. Gallup and Harvard Business Review both highlight that emotional […]
Investing for Growth: What Staffing Companies Should Prioritize
In the staffing industry, the smartest investments are those that directly drive business growth. Successful staffing company growth strategies focus on prioritizing areas like sales, recruiting, technology, branding, and marketing. While operational functions like payroll and accounts receivable are necessary, they shouldn’t dominate your budget. Instead, companies should fund the areas that deliver measurable impact […]
How the Earned Income Tax Credit Helps Staffing and Employees
At Madison Resources, we are committed to supporting both our clients and the talent that drives their success. One powerful but often underutilized financial tool that benefits employees and in turn staffing companies is the Earned Income Tax Credit for staffing companies. This federal credit can make a measurable impact on worker well being and […]
May 2025 Jobs Report
Wage Growth Average Hourly earning rose by 0.4% in May, better than expected. Elevated U-6 Unemployment Rate The U-6 rate, encompassing underemployment and discouraged workers, remained elevated at 7.8%, approximately 0.9 percentage points higher than the same period last year. Sector Employment Gains and Losses Healthcare (+62,000), Leisure & Hospitality (+48,000) led the way in […]
