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Why recruitment firms need finance
Placing temporary and contract staff means paying them promptly — often weekly — while clients pay on 30 or 60-day terms. The faster the agency grows, the wider this working-capital gap becomes.
What tends to fit
Invoice finance against client invoices releases the cash to fund weekly payroll and scales with placements, so growth funds itself.
What it means for you
See the sector view for recruitment. Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online.
Frequently asked questions
Why do recruitment agencies struggle with cash flow?
Because they pay workers weekly but bill clients monthly, and the gap widens as they place more staff. It is a timing problem that grows with success.
What finance suits a recruitment agency?
Invoice finance is a natural fit, releasing cash from client invoices to fund payroll and scaling with the number of placements.
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