New recruitment agency in Birmingham - how to get started?

[thehopeful]

I had a security business for the last ten years and now I'm starting a recruitment agency for construction and warehouse jobs.

My question here is how to get my first clients. I receive many calls a day from Jon seekers asking for jobs but not sure how to secure my first contract with construction sites and warehouses.

I'm doing daily SEO for the website and the company name is getting more visible on search engines.

Thank you

 

[fisicx]

Construction companies will use the same agencies they always have. Which means you need to start spending cash. I’d start by inviting the FD of the companies you are targeting out for dinner.

 

[NickGrogan]

Ignore search engines and seo, no need. Call up small to medium sized construction companies and ask what they want.

Are you doing contract or perm?

Either way be prepared for very tight deadlines, last minute changes and not getting paid for a long time.

 

[Mark T Jones]

As above.

Old-school selling. Call them. Visit them. Go to the same pubs/clubs

If you're talking temps, be prepared for a tough start, from unreliable staff to non-paying customers.

 

[thehopeful]

I am used to late invoices payment when I was running a security company.
As you all said, I need to start do more direct marketing, get suited and go around building sites and warehouses.

 

[WaveJumper]

Good "old fashion' donkey work I am afraid as you say suit up and go forth