Thoughts on Acquiring a Staffing Firm

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by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School
in Miami, FL, USA

1yr ago

Thoughts on Acquiring a Staffing Firm

Hello - I'm in the beginning phase of exploring the possibility of acquiring a business in the recruitment/staffing industry. Would love the opportunity to speak with anyone who has acquired or has spent time thinking about this industry.

Thanks!

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reply by a lender 1yr ago
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

We have financed many of these businesses over the years. I would be more than happy to have a conversation from that standpoint. You can reach me here or directly at redacted

reply by a lender 1yr ago
from California State University, Sacramento in Seattle, WA, USA

Be careful. Staffing companies can be hard hit if the industries being serviced start to soften. Make sure you’re comfortable with the underlying industry’s risks. And know what part of the cycle that industry is in and if putting lots of leverage on it for an acquisition makes sense. Check customer concentration.