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Staffing Margin Optimization: How to Protect and Grow Profitability Without Raising Rates
Margin pressure is rising across the staffing industry, and it most often hits firms that do everything else right. You win clients, place candidates, and grow revenue, but profitability may feel harder to hold onto than it should. The firms that navigate this most successfully operate differently, not necessarily charging more. Staffing margin optimization is a discipline that runs…
Read MoreWhy Your Acquisition Financing Strategy Matters Just as Much as the Deal Itself
See how a strong acquisition financing strategy can help staffing entrepreneurs grow while avoiding acquisition pitfalls.
Read MoreCase Study: Accounts Receivable Factoring Helps Construction Services Staffing Firm Grow Tenfold
Explore how accounts receivable factoring helped one construction and environmental staffing firm grow their AR tenfold in one year.
Read MoreEncore’s Chad Eberly Named to IFA Advisory Board for 2nd Year
For Immediate Release International Factoring Association Announces New Board Members SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, June 24, 2025 – The International Factoring Association (IFA) is proud to announce that six new members have been added to the IFA Advisory Board for a two-year term. The Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in the IFA’s operations, offering…
Read MoreCase Study: Staffing Agency Growth Exceeds Expectations Through Payroll Funding
Few examples of staffing agency growth are better than one of our California-based light industrial agency clients. With many of their clients operating on extended net–90 and net–120 day payment terms, they required expert collections management and strategic growth support. Our full–service approach helped them streamline operations, improve cash flow, and successfully expand with…
Read MoreHealthcare Staffing Factoring: Which Options are Right for You?
Is healthcare staffing factoring worth it? In my opinion, yes! Access to reliable financing is essential for survival and growth. Without adequate cash flow, you can’t meet payroll obligations, take on new clients, or weather unexpected market changes, stunting your ability to scale. Below, I share the pros and cons of three primary financing options…
Read MoreHow to Balance Competitiveness and Profitability with Your Bill Rate vs. Pay Rate
As a staffing entrepreneur, you’ve likely discovered that setting the right bill rate vs. pay rate is a balancing act that can make or break your agency’s success. A misaligned pricing strategy can either send clients to competitors if it’s too high or erode profitability if it’s too low. Simply put, if you are pricing…
Read MoreCase Study: Invoice Factoring Helps Telecom Service Vendor Solve Cash Flow Crunch to Double in Size
Better Cash Flow Allows Specialized Services to Rapidly Grow Specialized contracting companies often balance lucrative opportunities with unique cash flow challenges. Our client is a prime example. This contracting company provides highly skilled workers, specialized vehicles, and equipment to upgrade fiber optic cable lines across the United States. When they first partnered with us, they…
Read MoreMeet Seasonal Demands with Payroll Funding for Hospitality Staffing
The Hospitality Industry Thrives On Flexibility Whether it’s peak tourist season, holidays, or large events, we’ve seen how hospitality staffing entrepreneurs scale their workforce quickly to meet fluctuating demand. However, cash flow gaps caused by delayed client payments can make it difficult to cover payroll on time. That’s where payroll funding for hospitality staffing becomes…
Read MoreWorkers’ Comp for Staffing Agencies: Avoid Headaches with Proactive Solutions
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! Controlling workplace safety is difficult…
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