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• Female Entrepreneurship Gap: Only 20% of recruitment businesses are started by women despite roughly 50/50 gender split among recruiters. Key barriers identified:
- Mindset and confidence challenges/imposter syndrome
- Lifestyle/family considerations
- Financial risk concerns
- Lack of support systems
• Business Launch Strategy for New Recruiting Firms:
- Focus on existing network and LinkedIn connections
- Start with strong candidate pool before marketing to clients
- Keep initial costs low (website can wait)
- Consider retained model for upfront payments
- Target first placement within 3 months
• Professional Presentation Framework (The “Deck”):
- 4-5 slides covering: personal introduction, client focus, case studies
- Include past placement successes (even from previous employers)
- Add testimonials and pricing options
- Highlight value-add services (video interviewing, personality profiling)
- Use tools like ChatGPT to help create content
• Mindset Shift from Recruiter to Business Owner:
- Develop systematic approach to business operations
- Focus on accounting, planning, and systems
- Maintain disciplined schedule and routines
- Balance recruitment activities with business management
- Continue working on personal development
• Success Factors for Solo Recruitment Business:
- Efficiency in time management
- Focus on high-value activities
- Consider working around personal schedule (school hours)
- Don’t necessarily need 40-hour weeks if efficient
- Build support network/accountability partners
• Financial Preparation Strategy:
- Build 6-12 months of buffer for salary and costs
- Consider retained model for consistent cash flow
- Keep initial costs minimal
- Look at household finances holistically
- Consider various funding options (savings, family support, etc.)
• Critical Success Habits:
- Maintain consistent daily practices
- Focus on business development
- Build accountability partnerships
- Network with other business owners
- Continue learning and skill development