What You Need to Know About California Senate Bill 1032 – the SAFE Act (SB 1032)
Everything you need to know about California Senate Bill 1032, also known as the SAFE Act, and how it impacts staffing agencies in CA.
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Why Even Profitable Staffing Firms Struggle With Payroll During Economic Slowdowns
Staffing firm owners have, on average, about 15 million things on their plate. It’s no wonder marketing sometimes takes a backseat. With lean staff and budgets, and time constraints, it’s often the first thing to get cut. You’ll get more business, you might think, by just focusing on sales.
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Why Staffing Agencies Struggle With Cash Flow (Even When They’re Profitable)
If you run a staffing agency, you’ve probably lived this paradox: the P&L shows profit, but cash feels tight every Friday. You’re not alone. Staffing firms can be operationally sound, winning new business, and still struggle to fund payroll. The reason isn’t mismanagement – it’s the math of the business model. Key Takeaways: Overcoming the…
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Why IT Staffing Firms Face Unique Working Capital Challenges
If you run an IT staffing firm, you know the P&L can look healthy while cash feels tight. That’s not a management failure—it’s the math of IT staffing. High bill rates, long client terms, complex approvals, and evolving delivery models (staff aug vs. SOW) create a cash conversion cycle that’s very different from light industrial…
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Payroll Funding vs. Business Loans: Which Is Better for Staffing Firms?
Advance Partners sat down with Staffing Industry Analysts President and industry expert Ursula Williams to talk about the profound changes in staffing and what staffing firms can do to succeed in trying economic times.
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Adapt, Align, Accelerate: an Interview with SIA President Ursula Williams
Advance Partners sat down with Staffing Industry Analysts President and industry expert Ursula Williams to talk about the profound changes in staffing and what staffing firms can do to succeed in trying economic times.
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Executive Perspectives: AI as a Labor Upgrade
An interview with Mike Jacoutot, CEO of Butler Street, on how AI isn’t a tool upgrade – it’s a labor upgrade. And winning firms will redesign how they operate, not just bolt on technology.
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Women in Staffing Leadership Masterclass: Executive Readiness
An interview with Robin Mee, CEO of MeeDerby, on executive readiness and how new leaders can avoid common missteps.
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Light Industrial Staffing: Has the Game Changed?
An interview with Jason Leverant, CEO of AtWork Group, on the topic of light industrial staffing and the need to adapt to evolving client priorities and workforce dynamics.
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How Economic Uncertainty Is Changing Cash Flow Planning for Staffing Agencies
By: Advance Partners When interest rates rise, businesses stop hiring, and payment terms stretch — staffing agencies feel it first. When you are paying employees weekly or biweekly while clients may take 30–90 days to pay, any shock to collections or volume hits cash fast. Economic uncertainty isn’t new, but the way smart staffing firms…
