Tips & Advice2 min read10 January 2026
5 Common Mistakes New Recruitment Business Owners Make
Learn from the experience of over 500 recruitment startups and avoid these common pitfalls when launching your agency.
After supporting over 500 recruitment business launches, we have seen patterns in what works and what does not. The five most common mistakes are: underestimating cash flow needs, trying to do everything yourself, neglecting your brand and online presence, not having a clear niche or target market, and failing to plan for growth. Each of these can be avoided with the right preparation and support structure in place.
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