Staffing Agency..Where do I begin?

[purgy]

Hello. I am a newbie and have been browsing this lovely site and needed some help. Right now I am in the beginning stages of attempting to start a temp to hire/direct hire staffing agency here in texas. I am going to be going into business with a "silent partner" who happens to be a recruiter and have the clients but can't due to her contract open up her own staffing agency under herself so will be going through me as a silent partner.

I have been interested in opening up a staffing agency for awhile, but I don't know where to begin. Apply for a small business loan? I have an EIN so that should be applicable to this correct? For that matter how much of a loan should I be going for here? Any help on how to start this new endeaver will be appreciated!

[chuff1026]

ok
well you haeb lots of work to do
i consulted on a startup of a staffing agency in DC
i live in texas now...
there are many things you have to tak einto consideration
are you staffing for a certain type of business?
you shoudl start with that..
if you want to chat or talk on the phone
u can pm me


marc

[WearEco]

if you are looking to start a medical staffing agency check out vismedical.com It gave me some good information and ideas to ponder over.

[LSnyder]

you need to check within your state as to what the requirements are. Here in NJ and NY, you need to be licensed in order to own/operate an employment agency. Usually there is a process to go through and I know that here, it takes a few weeks.

[ajayjetti]

Yes, you need to check the information for the licences and other stuff.
The staffing agency startup will take from $5000 to $25000. Take your time and see what you want

[Jerseyboi]

Best thing for you to see if you can find a already established firm and takeover the management. It's very hard to break into the industry as they have over 65000 staffing frims around the nation. Good Luck!!