How to write effective job adverts

We published a post on our LinkedIn page recently, re-sharing a post from the team at idibu, about “How to write engaging job adverts (and why it still matters)”. If you’ve not seen the original post from RFS, be sure to follow our LinkedIn company page or check out the original post from idibu HERE. […]
The importance of Google Reviews

As most people know, to succeed online often means being found in Google search results; and preferably in the first page of those results. And one of the additional ways to achieve this is through Google Reviews, as these appear next to your business profile in Google Maps and Google search results, helping your business […]
When is contracting really contracting?

A brief guide on the markers of ‘true’ self-employment and how a contractor may be able to differentiate themselves ahead of the private sector IR35 changes.
The lessons to learn from Uber

Self-employment, worker status and IR35 In a recent landmark ruling, the debate over self-employment and worker status came to ahead again when the supreme court sensationally ruled that Uber drivers are ‘workers’.
COVID-19 Q&A interview

Alex Grant, MD at Recruitment Funding Solutions answers some of the key questions we’re being asked during this difficult period. These are the COVID-19 questions every (startup) recruiter needs answering How has the lockdown period been for RFS and its teams? It’s obviously been very different from how we all normally work but, with the […]
Buy or build a recruitment website

So you’ve now taken the leap and have set up your own recruitment business, or are about to launch your recruitment startup and this is when your thoughts need to turn to some of the more practical elements associated with a new business. One of the key considerations, once you’ve decided on a company name, […]
Invoice Finance or Invoice Factoring

If you’ve made the decision to set up and run your own recruitment business, particularly in the temporary market, you will inevitably eventually need to decide how best to finance your weekly payroll. Below is our brief guide on the very different options available to a new recruitment business director.
Your first month as a recruitment agency owner

Once you have begun operating your own recruitment agency, it may suddenly dawn on you that your primary source of income is your own business! This can of course be very scary to some, especially if this is the first time you have started your own business. However, don’t worry, help is on hand. To […]
What entrepreneurs have in common

When looking at successful entrepreneurs, it is only natural to look for a pattern, something they all have that sets them apart from everybody else. Some point to education, where they grew up, or how rich their families were. Whilst it is undeniable that such factors can have a significant impact on how successful a […]
The secret to success

It is perfectly normal to look at successful people to try and learn how they do it and get tips that you can follow yourself. When doing this, you will likely begin to see that the habits of some of the most successful business people are based on philosophic beliefs that proclaim the benefits of […]