Recruiting agency
Find and place candidates for employers in one industry for a placement fee.
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01 / Why it can workThe upside
A single placement can pay a percentage of a full salary, with little equipment needed.
02 / Watch forThe hard part
Fees only come when a hire happens, so deals can fall through after weeks of work.
03 / CostsWhat the first budget covers
Job board and database access, LinkedIn tools, contracts and a sales allowance. Expect roughly $500–$5,000 for a lean first version, before your own living costs.
04 / First customerYour first paying step
Agree terms with one employer for a hard-to-fill role and fill it from your network.
05 / GrowthHow it grows
Specialize in one role type, then add retained search or contract staffing for steadier income.
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Recruiting agency scores
Startup difficulty4/10
Operating difficulty6/10
Economic potential7/10
Scalability6/10
Resale potential5/10
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