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Staffing Information Articles
How to Balance Competitiveness and Profitability with Your Bill Rate vs. Pay Rate
By: Ed Burr, Director of Client Growth and Strategy Ed is a dedicated consultant for Encore clients with 20 years of experience in staffing and operations. He’s passionate about building client connections and overcoming challenges with personalized solutions as someone who has been in your shoes. As a staffing entrepreneur, you’ve likely discovered that setting…
Read MoreMeet Seasonal Demands with Payroll Funding for Hospitality Staffing
By: Craig Cohen, Director of Sales Craig is an experienced risk manager with the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills that support Encore client success. By: Kim (Castagnola) Joyce, Director of Client Services Kim ensures all Encore clients receive the best service possible. She leads new client onboarding and manages ongoing client experiences. The Hospitality Industry…
Read MoreWorkers’ Comp for Staffing Agencies: Avoid Headaches with Proactive Solutions
By: Matthew Williams, General Counsel Navigating Workers’ Compensation in the Staffing Industry: Challenges and Solutions In my experience, workers’ comp for staffing agencies is one of the most critical and complex considerations for staffing entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional employers, you place workers across multiple job sites, industries, and roles, which can make claim management a challenge!…
Read MoreAvoid Cash Flow Gaps, Scale Your Professional Services Staffing Agency with Payroll Funding
By: Craig Cohen, Director of Sales Craig is an experienced risk manager with the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills that support Encore client success. Factoring Companies for Staffing Agencies Support Growing Demand Over the past few years, I’ve noticed the growing demand for professional services staffing in IT, legal, finance, and engineering industries. ASA research…
Read MoreA Staffing Agency Social Media Marketing Guide for Sales Reps
By: Darlene Barzilay, Vice President of Business Development and Micki Reisman, Business Development Associate Build Relationships with Key Audiences on Social Media As a staffing agency sales representative, you’re probably familiar with staffing agency social media marketing. It’s a powerful sales tool, but it can feel daunting to know where to start. We’ve both used…
Read MoreHow Payroll Funding Promotes Industry Diversity, Supports Minority-Owned Staffing Agencies
By: Craig Cohen, Director of Sales Craig is an experienced risk manager with the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills that support Encore client success. How Payroll Funding Supports Minority-Owned Staffing Agencies Access to cash remains a persistent challenge for minority-owned staffing agencies. The 2022 Fed Small Business Credit Survey found that only 19% of Hispanic-owned,…
Read MoreHow to Conduct a Workforce Analysis for 2025 Success
Learn the essential steps to complete a workforce analysis for your staffing company. Hear from our experts!
Read MoreYear End Checklist: Preparing Your Staffing Agency for Success
Learn how to identify areas for improvement and plan for success with a comprehensive year end checklist! Our experts weigh in.
Read MoreCreating a Winning Business Plan for Your Staffing Agency: Key Components and Best Practices
By: Craig Cohen, Director of Sales A Staffing Agency Business Plan is the Foundation for Success I’ve been in staffing for decades, and I’ve seen how a strong staffing agency business plan can set staffing entrepreneurs up for success. In a competitive market, your business plan serves as both a roadmap and a strategic tool…
Read MoreA Month in the Life of an Encore Payroll Funding Client
By: Kim Joyce, Director of Client Services Introduction to Payroll Funding As the Director of Client Services at Encore Funding, I see firsthand what it’s like to be a payroll funding client. Every day, our mission is to help staffing entrepreneurs overcome challenges with the funding, expertise, and support they need to grow. Whether you’re…
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