How to Create a Winning Business Plan for Your Staffing Agency

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Launching a staffing agency takes more than industry know how and hustle, it requires a clear roadmap. That roadmap is your staffing agency business plan, and it’s more than just a formal document, it’s the strategy that guides your decisions, attracts investors, and sets your agency up for long term growth. In this guide, we’ll […]

Why Workers Comp is a Critical Piece of the Puzzle for Staffing Firms

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In the staffing industry, managing risk isn’t just part of doing business, it’s the foundation of profitability. And when it comes to risk, few things are as important (or potentially as costly) as workers’ comp. For staffing agencies, getting your workers’ comp strategy right can mean the difference between strong margins and financial strain. Why […]

LLC Vs. S Corporation: What’s Best for Your Staffing Firm?

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Starting a staffing firm comes with a wave of exciting decisions and a few tough ones. One of the most important choices you’ll make early on is your business structure. Two of the most common options? Forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) or electing to be taxed as an S Corporation. This post explores the […]

How Staffing Agencies Make Money When They First Start Out

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Starting a staffing agency can be a rewarding venture but like any business, generating revenue in the early days can be challenging. How staffing agencies make money when they first start out is a key question every new owner faces. Without a track record, deep client relationships, or a long list of candidates, how do […]

How to Start a Staffing Company

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Starting a staffing company is an exciting opportunity to build a business that helps others find work while meeting the growing demands of companies looking for talent. But like any business, success in staffing requires more than just industry knowledge and a few good candidates. It takes strategy, structure and the right support behind the […]

Senate Acts on Air Traffic Controller Shortage

At Madison Resources, it is our hope that we are perceived as a true partner to your staffing firm. To that end, we are always looking to assist you in providing necessary information, to promote accuracy and efficiencies, and make helpful resources available to you. Bipartisan Bill Targets Air Traffic Controller Shortages February 2025: Earlier […]

Boost Staffing Growth by Investing Internally

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Reinvest Profits to Fuel Long Term Success Reinvest Profits to Fuel Long Term Success For small staffing companies, reinvesting profits back into the business rather than taking all earnings for personal expenses is crucial for long-term success. To boost staffing growth by investing internally, owners need to think strategically about building a strong team. Boost […]

State of Illinois: One Day Rest in Seven Act

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Understanding the Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act A recent rise in complaints under the Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) underscores how important it is for Illinois employers to understand this law’s requirements. Established in the 1970s, the Act governs mandatory rest days and meal breaks for employees. However, many employers […]

80/20 Rule For Staffing Firms

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Maximizing Results with the 80/20 Rule for Staffing Firms The Pareto Principle, commonly known as the 80/20 rule for staffing firms, reveals that roughly 80% of results come from just 20% of inputs. Therefore, this principle is a powerful tool that staffing professionals can use to focus their time and energy on the activities that […]