Dear Michael:
As with any home business, you will need to discuss the set-up with an
attorney and/or income tax professional to make sure you set it up correctly
from the beginning. You also need to check with your local zoning board and/or
county/city offices to be sure you are allowed to have a business in your
home.
What most recruiters do is to pick a specialty. I just visited on the phone
last month with one who chose to focus on the Agriculture industry (which was
of interest to me since that is the field my husband is in). By picking a
certain area of industry to focus on, it gives you the opportunity to build a
database of potential employers and employees yet still remain small enough to
be personable.
With the specialty you choose, you will need to find out the basic
requirements that the industry demands from employees (i.e. typing at a
certain speed, computer experience, etc.) and possibly offer testing and
screening for such. You would also be a step ahead by researching and
contracting with folks who can do background checks on potential employees.
This requires a form that is filled out and signed by the intended, as well.
Take some time to research the industry. Visit various recruiting
businesses (online or offline) to find out what they offer, how you can
improve on the service, etc. If you do your homework up front, running the
business will be a breeze!
Books you may refer to:
The
Complete Guide to Owning and Operating a Home-Based Recruiting Business : A
Step-By-Step Business Plan for Entrepreneurs
by Charrissa D. Cawley
Internet
Recruiting: A Human Resource Guide to Global Sourcing
by George Zambos, Kas Salazar
Best to you,
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