HOW TO START A STAFFING AGENCY

[@willytrouble88]

Great video, Ben! I run a staffing company specializing in government contracting; about 180 contractor employees. We are going after our first commercial contracting opportunity and I did find your video informative. The only thing I could add to the "downside" comments is dealing with employee attendance. We are responsible for ensuring our employees show up for work on time, every day, at every site. Tracking down, disciplining, and documenting attendance issues probably takes up about 30% of my daily routine. 10% of the day dealing with performance problems. The remaining half of each day is spent on actually running the show! Staffing is not for the faint of heart!

[@BenNader]

Totally agree, employee attendance becomes an issue real real quick.

[@goonprodigy559]

I just started my staffing company working with government contracting as well, glad I'm not the only one.

[@zacharycarter9887]

What is the name of your agency

[@YellowFlowerofTexas]

Maybe you could help, I might be a start up, how do I get into the bidding process to get contracts? Thx

[@monicacristina3395]

I just started my staffing agency with government contracts as well.. this video was very informative!

[@StephanyLynn]

I feel like now I don’t want to own my business after watching this. Thanks for being clear

[@BenNader]

You feel like you DON'T or DO want to own your own? LOL

[@StephanyLynn]

@@BenNader I feel like now I DONT. I had this great plan and everything has been set up, I’m in business and after listening to everything I feel like Lucy Ricardo ( err) on the “I Love Lucy Show”.

[@zoubidac.972]

Hi Beeeeen! Super great video, I used to work for an agency doing temps/contracting and I think people maybe also would underestimate the fact you also have to reply to a lot of questions all day long (about sick leaves, salaries etc. etc.). In the Netherlands you can also work together with a payroll company that will be the formal employer for ´your´ workers. So in that case you are actually only an intermediary. That´s what I´m looking into right now (of course you earn less with that model but I´m interested in providing temps opportunities as well without being the employer).

[@BenNader]

Yup all true!

[@anthonybeagen2383]

I will do this once earning about 20 grand. Probably have about 10 temps out max as they are quite thickle like u said move around a lot, transport and construction is ideal for this.

[@JasonRosarioTV]

Really really great video, I learned a whole lot! Thank you! 👍☺️ Blessings to you Ben😊

[@desiphool]

Great stuff Ben. You really gave some actual insight and not just fluff. Thank you

[@BenNader]

Thanks!

[@benjaminbosch359]

I like the way you explained everything, so clear.

[@BenNader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@YellowFlowerofTexas]

This video is way better than others out there. My question hopefully you are so kind of help me, how do into the bidding process to get contracts? I might do accounting professionals work from home to avoid a law suit. People ask me all the time if might open a tax office, and inside me, no way staffing is where the money is at. I just found your next video, thank you sooooooo much!

[@myspam7353]

Don’t forget to have legal review your business structure and work up your client contracts to help relieve you of any medical/work-Comp liability that occurs on the client’s job-site. It’s 1099, not W-2 (which does provide a safety net, WHEN DONE RIGHT). 😉 It’ll save you a fortune and help safeguard your Corp.

[@BenNader]

This is good advice for certain, you definitely want to have eyes on your stuff when you are an EMPLOYER for sure, agreed.

[@trs7983]

You did a good job explaining, you made it easy to understand, I like the break down. THANK YOU!

[@recruitemy]

00:00:00 - How to Start a Contract Staffing Agency 00:01:30 - The Responsibilities of Being Employers of Record 00:02:57 - Workers Compensation and Onboarding Temporary Workers 00:04:23 - The Financial Requirements of Starting a Temporary Labor Agency 00:05:48 - Understanding the concept of spread or margin in business 00:07:09 - Understanding Taxes and Burdens on Temporary Employees 00:08:43 - The benefits and drawbacks of back office services and temporary staffing 00:09:58 - The Challenges of Temporary Workers 00:11:16 - Scaling a Staffing Agency 00:12:37 - Upcoming Video Release

[@og6340]

I’m looking to start a temp service here in Memphis we specialize in logistics . Memphis is a mega logistical hub and so warehouse and trucking jobs are here by the boatload and I have pretty good luck at recruiting those from Neighboring states such as Mississippi to get jobs . Me and my wife are looking To gather all info on what is needed to get started . From insurance to how to go about getting employers to contract with us .

[@BenNader]

Get into my FB group and link up with me there on a DM

[@chanyoung3725]

Very informative video and broken down simply. Thank you.

[@f.avilla6383]

I was a Temp worker a few times, (moved out-of-state) and it seemed like a quick fix to the "finding a job, fast" problem (it was not) and your generalizations of temps is not totally wrong ...but a big short-sighted, i can tell you have not been on the other end of this..... i was hired to do one job, ended up doing a different one, i was also told i would be making a certain amount, and yet my first check was only the legal minimum wage (hourly) to the cent....also i was not paid for "orientation" from the temp company, and "orientation" for the contact company....it was a lot of paperwork, and listening to people contradict the last person i spoke to....it was the worse of both worlds, working for a big company with none of the benefits.. overall not worth my time.

[@akirrasturrup5141]

Right was listening to him like that was a very ignorant assumption

[@garypierre8288]

Great information Ben really great information

[@ImRockShot]

Very good job on this video! 🎉

[@jordanbaltimore477]

this video contains very valuable information and it is much appreciated

[@BenNader]

Glad you think so! Much appreciated on my side!

[@shawnpatterson8182]

Hey great post!!!...Have you ever heard of a person creating a staffing company for themselves? Instead of working for an agency, just create your own and be a single employee?

[@BenNader]

I've done it myself, and I teach thousands of people how to do it lol...

[@stacyadams6408]

I have started the business minus knowing how to connect with the business for the clients and what ATS

[@elianagarcia6056]

I didn't get the Spread thing, you said if the employee makes $15.00 an hour, if you use the spread of 1.5 it doesn't come to $25. can you help me here please

[@BenNader]

You'll need to watch more vids on my channel to get the full understanding on everything...

[@matthews2197]

Great video! How much do you suggest to charge a customer if they want to hire the temp for long term?

[@talktoeric]

I'm going to correct my legal status from U.S. citizen to American State National. The founding fathers were not U.S. citizens and didn't believe in income taxes. I wonder how this would affect my employment. Other than that, I'd like to start a staffing agency to employ autistics in the IT field. My concept won 2nd place in a business competition, out of 37 pitches.

[@jackieazue3886]

Hi Ben, I am a new subscriber and i love your videos. I have been trying to open a recruitment agency in Florida but i am not sure how to get a license if i need one. i have called several state agencies and still don't have a clear answer. Do you know if i need a license to do this?

[@BenNader]

get into my Facebook group LINK IN DESCRIPTION and link with me there.

[@Johnnyjpirela]

What is the objective of the company when registering it?

[@kennyglover5095]

I like this Ben information that i did not know my goal is to get a staffing contracting company going

[@BenNader]

Your goal should TOTALLY be to master direct placement and then bring yourself into the staffing space so that when clients that need contract, temp, temp to perm, etc, come knocking, YOU'RE READY! + Having a nice mix of both types of contracts in your portfolio just makes you that much more of a cashflow machine as an agency.

[@i_accept_all_cookies]

For harder to find contractors, do you think clients would be willing to pay an upfront retainer (that could be applied to the candidate's first month payment)? That would alleviate the cash flow problem.

[@BenNader]

it's definitely plausible. Everything is negotiable.

[@patespericueta8191]

Great video Ben! I have a staffing company in Oregon and I am working with a food production warehouse and they asked if we do in-call positions, what’s your take on on-call positions? Should they get a bigger incentive? I’ve never done it before. Thanks!

[@BenNader]

On call stuff is super messy, I would really just go with more straightforward contracts that don't have so much headache to them.

[@YellowFlowerofTexas]

Pat maybe you could help. How could I get into bidding process to get contracts

[@sergiovivas5401]

Loving the explanation, The guy did not move his neck in the whole video , lol

[@i_accept_all_cookies]

Would love to see a similar overview for offshore contract staffing.

[@BenNader]

Define exactly what you'd like to learn about and maybe I can do a vid on it. Precisely.

[@i_accept_all_cookies]

@@BenNader Sure, I have a list of assumptions and questions (and my context is IT). Assumptions (please challenge any of these) when working with offshore staff: no need for workers comp, I9/W4, FICA, or payroll taxes; still need general liability (because you just never know); paying offshore incurs ongoing wire transfer fees; (for me) English would be a required language, otherwise I can't vet candidates. Questions: Any special paperwork or taxes for offshore resources? Do back offices for offshore contractors exist? Is it easier to work with an offshore consultancy/agency (lose margin) or source candidates yourself (protect your margin)?

[@BenNader]

So literally EVERYTHING you describe above is going to be governed by the laws in the country within these workers are conducting the work. YOU do not need to have the typical forms you'd need for temps working on American soil. Yes offshore cosultant back office companies DO exist for this type of thing but due to the nature of the work load they'll probably eat into your margin higher than 5% although I can't say for sure because it's never something I've fully engaged in. I just know that the governing elements of all of the above have to do with the country they reside in. When YOU make income however, that income is taxed under the American tax code given that you reside within the United States. I hope that helps.

[@i_accept_all_cookies]

@@BenNader Yes, that's very helpful, thank you.

[@frankiej080]

Great explanation Ben. This was super helpful. 👍

[@BenNader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@obone2750]

The paper work is what I need help with. I have the insurance all of that. Need to do a legal contract where the client is happy with the price per worker

[@BenNader]

Join my program fam or get a consultant that can help you systematize your paperwork and workflow

[@calandrak.8147]

@@BenNader how do i join? I am starting the process on opening an healthcare staffing company

[@BenNader]

@@calandrak.8147 Send me a direct email here - [e-mail] remind me that you're from KZbin when you email me. I'll get you setup with our team.

[@trevndanc]

As far as funding goes, what’s the best solution in your opinion, and how did you go about it? Just save save save?

[@BenNader]

No, saving will take you decades to get jumping into staffing, you need a back office provider, I recommend people 2.0 or FoxHire

[@RiverflowwcutzTV]

I needed this ✅

[@RiverflowwcutzTV]

If you have any more information I'm interested ✅

[@BenNader]

Ping me or email me, links in description

[@theconsciousroom2733]

Can you be your own agency I been working through an agency for 3 years I want to cut out the middle man

[@robertsugarland]

Is liability insurance required when we just do DIRECT HIRING? Or only applies when doing CONTRACT STAFFING?

[@BenNader]

Only applies when you're doing contracting/staffing etc - consult your legal/insurance providers though!

[@PrettyAllDays]

VERY informtative... how can we schedule a meeting/ training with you?

[@BenNader]

Link up with my team, book a call here: go.oncehub.com/BenjaminNader

[@MikeVrabelsBurner]

Does any of this change if it's just event staffing? I would be providing workers to another staffing company so would the workers I provide be covered by that staffing companies insurance and workers comp?

[@BenNader]

There's a lot of changes in there, that's a whole moving target as a "thing"

[@kevinvincent987]

I want to if direct hire better than temps for a beginner in the business

[@BenNader]

Unless you have a bunch of capital to start with you have to go direct hire first, because you have to pay your workers in a temp agency, watch this video twice my man!

[@connercollins1450]

How do I find or notify a client of my agency? I understand what's needed to start the company but how do I get in touch with companies so that I can provide a service?

[@BenNader]

COLD EMAIL! LOTS OF IT!

[@stanis4554]

What kind of company do I need to open? Like LLC or what? Excuse my ignorance I'm making my firts step on this...

[@BenNader]

File an LLC, in your state go to your secretary of state's website.

[@livelife6809]

You are the 1st person I seen explained this in English lol

[@BenNader]

LOL alright, fair enough.

[@jithinvijayan2656]

Great Job Ben, Subscribed your page right away with two of my accounts.

[@thegoldenfarmhouse4553]

Loved this video! Do you have one for direct hire? And is this still a lucrative business at this time with current situations? 2021?? 🤔

[@BenNader]

Obscenely lucrative, this industry and this business doesn't go out of style it's a necessity business just like food won't go out of style, things will change, but staffing and recruiting are highly lucrative businesses that are here to stay! Get into my Facebook group if you aren't there yet, (link in description of video)

[@L.os123]

Hi, Ben! how do you get the Jobs from Companies how do you approach them?

[@BenNader]

You....wait for it.........ASK!

[@L.os123]

@@BenNader thank you! I am opening a a staffing company soon with no experience. Just thought I would research all the information needed and just open. I am in California ! Thank you again !

[@johnlamarca9439]

I had to take off my shoes to figure out that spread.

[@BenNader]

BAAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@Hunchoupti]

I'm doing direct hire now but TBH man staffing looks to be 10x more lucrative. Getting fed up with dealing with shitty candidates (the politically correct during screening), think after 3 more deals going to start focusing on staffing.

[@BenNader]

Staffing is lucrative, direct placement is lucrative, look at it this way, they're both going to have their pro's / cons man, you're going to have to get funding, insurance, payroll, workers comp for staffing, - for Direct you're going to need to do intensive searches for the right candidates, it's a toss up, but eventually I tell everyone to go from direct placement and move into staffing after about 6 months or so.

[@deannamarie113]

I’m ready!!!!!

[@BenNader]

Connect with me already!!! Link in description

[@ALDOELTA]

Thank you!

[@BenNader]

You're welcome!

[@gware9392]

Smash that like button

[@BenNader]

like 100,000 times

[@pumpkinl4038]

How can we get government contract ?

[@jamesfleming7737]

Hey could you staff a cleaning company in Washington state ? I have a contract in Pomroy that I cannot get a sub contract to take and was thinking about hiring the staff for myself any advice? Would you take on that contract for me?

[@BenNader]

Nah but you can lol.

[@rinainlondon8]

Thank u very helpful

[@BenNader]

You're welcome!

[@bijoulover208]

Hello Ben I just open a temporary staffing agency and I need some guidance. I feel like I'm all over the place and I need help. Please let me know what I need to do to get in contact with you. Thank you!!

[@BenNader]

just email me, the LINK is in the description of the video!

[@marialourdesesguerra674]

Hello Ben can you give me a sample email message to my prospective client like offering my services to their company

[@nashatulu3220]

Just Wow thanks

[@BenNader]

Most welcome

[@dachiknee1]

I dont know if I want to do this anymore now 😩

[@BenNader]

HAHAHAHA walk before you run, do some direct placement before you get into staffing...

[@ONLY1BRITBRATTAYMADE]

Rip thank you for the valuable content

[@ms_queengina]

Do u have any recommendations for a “back office”

[@StephanyLynn]

What payroll system do you recommend?

[@BenNader]

Gusto is great if you have the funding and can bankroll it yourself, otherwise, something like FoxHire or people 2.0

[@StephanyLynn]

@@BenNader Thank You for responding.

[@Hunchoupti]

How much would general liability run you monthly?

[@BenNader]

Anywhere from 2k/annual to 10k/annual depending on how much coverage you need. If it's a pretty simple staffing operation you can probably get away with somewhere near $8k, but remember that's an investment you make in the biz, to make much much more $$$$

[@Bigbrickaaaa]

Cold hard truth I like it

[@BenNader]

I tell it as it is.

[@tangatravelerseries8355]

thank you for this great video. Could you send me the links for back office options and funding? That's where my problem is, I getting contracts but cannot get Agreements to pay earlier than 30 days and don't have capital to pay my employees weekly or biweekly while waiting for the invoices to be paid.

[@TheJosemor4]

Great job reading a script. Keep it up.

[@BenNader]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Gotta have notes sometimes brotha.

[@timewithPraveen2208]

Hi I am working for a Recruiting company and we are looking for Vendors who can give us placements we have super talented candidates we can submit according to your client needs please let me know is there any one to help us

[@thomaspulsiver798]

If you’re playing your employee 15 and charging your client 1.5 that would be 15 dollars plus 7.50 which would equal 22.50 an hour you’re billing your client not 25. Apparently your math is not simple enough.

[@sivaKumar-wings]

Iam from india kindly help me out bro

[@ajaydubey6743]

If I am focusing on direct hire positions with clients.. then what kind of insurances do I need for my corporation?

[@BenNader]

If you're doing direct hire placement there's really no insurance requirements unless you want to be EXTRA careful and Insure yourself with business insurance etc.

[@israelofgaa2087]

I want to be your partner and need job

[@BenNader]

I don't have any partner positions open :)

[@CarlosGonzalez-ch6xw]

Look like he's reading a script

[@BenNader]

Hey Carlos what's up, YUP lots of the time I read notes and scripts I have written down, to make the video faster and more fluid. Is there an issue with that lol? Looks like you're watching my video, I hope you got some knowledge from it and enjoyed it my friend.

[@jesseholmesii1856]

Add actual how too content.

[@Happypucks]

People actually pay you part of their wage to work? Lmao

[@BenNader]

No, the company pays the recruiter, to find them the workers. That is how recruiting works.

[@johnsmith6974]

How to be a modern day slave trader.

[@gaderious9449]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@ONLY1BRITBRATTAYMADE]

Rip thank you for the valuable content

[@ONLY1BRITBRATTAYMADE]

Rip thank you for the valuable content