How to become self-employed

How to Become Self-Employed: Leaving the 9–5 Behind

Are you weary of the daily grind, the perpetual commute, and the lack of control over your time? It may be time to consider self-employment. In this blog, we highlight how to become self-employed. Becoming self-employed can provide a wonderful

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Affordable Recruitment Software for Small Agencies: 4 Options for 2026

Affordable recruitment software is a recruitment CRM and ATS that costs less than the fees from one placement a year, bills you monthly, and doesn’t lock you into a 12-month contract. For a small agency, the cheapest option isn’t always

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How to Sell Recruitment Services: A Practical Guide for Small Agencies

To sell recruitment services, focus on a niche, find companies that are actively hiring, lead with something useful rather than a pitch, follow up properly, and sell the outcome (a hire made faster and with less risk), not “I can

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Best Bespoke CRM for Recruitment

While off-the-shelf CRM solutions offer a degree of functionality, they often lack the adaptability and depth required for recruitment. A bespoke CRM, custom-built for your unique recruitment workflows and data requirements, can revolutionize your operations. This guide will equip you

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Candidate Sourcing for Recruitment Agencies: 9 Strategies That Work in 2026

Candidate sourcing is finding people who could fill a role before (or instead of) waiting for them to apply. For a small agency the best order is: search your own database first, then job boards and CV databases, then LinkedIn

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What is the Difference Between a Recruitment ATS and CRM?

In the digital jungle of recruitment, two essential recruitment tools often get mistaken for each other: the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and the Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platform. Both are powerful tools, but understanding their differences is crucial for navigating

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Freelance Recruiter Contract Template: Key Clauses to Include

Stepping into the freelance recruiter world? Exhilarating, yes. Daunting, perhaps. But fear not, as here is a guide to help you! Your bridge to success starts with a strong, secure contract. It’s not just legalese; it’s your shield and sword,

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5 Best Freelance Recruiting Platforms in 2026

The best freelance recruiting platforms in 2026 are Paraform, RecruitiFi, Hunt Club, Upwork and Recruiter.com. Each one feeds independent recruiters roles to work, so you spend less time on business development. They work in different ways (marketplace roles, agency networks,

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How Much Do Freelance Recruiters Make? Fees, Costs and the Maths

How much a freelance recruiter makes comes down to three numbers: the salaries you recruit for, your fee percentage and how many placements you make. A recruiter placing ten candidates a year on £45,000 salaries at a 20% fee bills

Is It possible to build an AI recruitment agency? This blog explains how Giig Hire helps freelance recruiters with AI candidate matching

How To Match Candidates Using AI.

Introduction: Do you think it’s possible to build an AI recruitment agency? Do you think the recruitment industry is going to be transformed by AI Recruitment?  At Giig Hire, we’re trying to push the boundaries when it comes to implementing