What Do the Recent Bank Collapses Mean for Entrepreneurs?

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  The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are the biggest bank failures our country has experienced since the 2008 global financial crisis. These events raise serious questions about the decision-making by leadership at many of the nation’s larger banks. We need more time before the fallout can be fully measured. There…

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Encore Funding Attending SIA Executive Forum March 6-9

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Meet us in Miami! The Encore Funding team is thrilled to attend the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, Florida from March 6-9, 2023 as a Silver Sponsor. Stop by Booth 400 to learn more about our full-service or money-only funding solutions for staffing firms! Our team looks forward to: Networking with staffing entrepreneurs and friends…

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Governmental Requirements to Start A Staffing Agency

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Rules, regulations, processes – there are many steps required to start a staffing agency and it may seem confusing on the surface. We’re constantly asked: What are the requirements to start my own staffing company? Can you tell me the main steps to follow before opening my own staffing business?   Aside from the regulations…

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Encore Funding Acquires Two National Companies, Millennium Funding and TemPay

Landmark deal sparks new funding opportunities, expanded services for staffing and transportation industries. Encore Funding, an alternative lender that unlocks capital and strategic support for entrepreneurs in the staffing and transportation industries, is pleased to announce its acquisition of two national companies: Millennium Funding, another alternative lender that provides working capital to the staffing and…

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Best Staffing Industry Associations to Join

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Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or are starting your own staffing agency, you don’t have to go it alone. There are numerous organizations and associations that offer data, education, support, opportunities, companionship and more. American Staffing Association. This national association aims to advance the interests of firms of all sizes and across…

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10 Great Online Resources for Staffing Professionals

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From reviews on recruiting software to reports on market trends, payroll and labor management, the online staffing community is vying for your attention. Industry analysts and news sites can keep you abreast of trends. Personal blogs and stories “from the trenches” provide opportunities to network – and learn from your peers. So, where should you…

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