If you are facing a particular challenge in the running of your recruitment agency, or are thinking of outsourcing services to a partner, then there are many sources of advice and information available:

• Speak to colleagues to see what works for them – and what doesn’t work!  There’s nothing more powerful than a personal recommendation from a trusted colleague
• Do some of your own research including Google searches – it is quick and easy to check out the web sites of potential partners and suppliers
• Look at industry bodies such as REC and APSCo
• Consult the mainstream recruitment media including: The Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment International, UK Recruiter, or Recruitment Today.
• Always seek advice from your accountant and business banking manager
• Your local Chamber of Commerce and Business Link can often point you in the right direction for advice on specific topics
• Local professional networking groups can be a good forum to meet other business owners who face similar challenges and issues to yourself
• Finally don’t forget to bounce your ideas off other people in the industry you can trust and any other respected business owners – whatever their sector.