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Staffing Agency Business Plan Template – Instant Download

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Win clients and place talent faster with a lender-style plan that speaks your language. Whether you’re building a healthcare temp agency, an IT recruiting firm, or a light-industrial staffing shop, this template shows how you’ll source on LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter, run fulfillment through Bullhorn or Greenhouse, and deliver payroll cleanly through ADP or Gusto.

Delivered in editable Word with a matching PDF, it’s SBA-aligned and includes a complete 3-year forecast. Edit assumptions for your city and niches, export a polished PDF, and walk into MSA and banking meetings with confidence.

Built for U.S. lenders and enterprise procurement teams. Designed to help you go from idea to funded and operating—fast.

Fully customizable. Instant access. Investor-ready.

About BPlanMaker: We specialize in lender-style plans for U.S. small businesses. Each template follows SBA structure, includes editable financials, and is reviewed quarterly for clarity and accuracy. Citations appear where data is used; operations language reflects real ATS, payroll, and VMS workflows.

Quick Answer: A complete, SBA-aligned staffing agency business plan—niche strategy, sourcing & ATS workflow, compliance & payroll, KPIs, and an editable 3-year forecast—so you can win funding and sign clients faster.

  • Format: Word (editable) + matching PDF
  • Covers temp, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire models
  • Built-in ATS/CRM flow (Bullhorn/Greenhouse) and payroll notes (ADP/Gusto)
  • 3-year forecast: pipeline math, spread, DSO, and cash-flow timing

What’s Inside

Executive Summary — Niche focus, value proposition, funding request, launch milestones.

Products & Services — Temp/contract, direct-hire, RPO/MSP support; sourcing via LinkedIn/Indeed/ZipRecruiter; ATS workflows with Bullhorn/Greenhouse; VMS coordination (SAP Fieldglass/Beeline); payroll/benefits via ADP or Gusto.

Market Analysis — Demand by vertical (healthcare, IT, construction, clerical, hospitality), competition, bill-rate benchmarks, and local employer mix.

Operations — Req intake, recruiter KPIs/ratios, I-9/E-Verify, W-2 vs. 1099, timekeeping, payroll cycles, margin control, QA.

Marketing — Outbound B2B, account-based outreach, LinkedIn campaigns, referral engines, hospital/tech partnerships.

Management — Founder profile, org structure (recruiters, sourcers, BD), compensation plans, advisors.

Financial Forecast — Startup costs, gross-margin model, recruiter productivity, pipeline math, cash flow, 3-year projections.

Methodology (How This Plan Is Built)

  • SBA-style order for lender readability.
  • Revenue model uses placements/starts, spread, and fall-off assumptions.
  • Cash-flow timing reflects payroll-then-invoice with DSO sensitivity.
  • Compliance notes align to common U.S. employer requirements.

Compliance & Licensing (U.S.)

  • I-9/E-Verify for employees; document retention and audit cadence.
  • Worker classification (W-2 vs. 1099) with state-by-state tests; workers’ comp and unemployment insurance registration.
  • State requirements (some states require staffing registrations/bonds—add your state’s rules).
  • Client MSAs and VMS participation (rate cards, OT rules, indemnification).
  • Privacy and data handling for candidate PII (ATS settings, access controls).

Who Should Use This Plan

  • First-time founders launching temp or direct-hire agencies
  • Healthcare staffing operators (travel nurses, allied, locum tenens)
  • IT & engineering recruiters building contract desks
  • Light-industrial/clerical staffing adding on-site programs
  • Franchise buyers and HR consultants seeking SBA funding
  • Agencies proposing MSP/RPO support to enterprise clients

Why Choose This Business Plan

Consultants can take weeks and charge hundreds. This template is investor-ready and tuned to real staffing mechanics—from Bullhorn/Greenhouse pipelines to ADP/Gusto payroll models and SAP Fieldglass positioning—so you earn credibility with lenders and clients on day one.

Key Risks & Mitigations

  • DSO stretch → add credit checks, early-pay discounts, and a line-of-credit plan.
  • Low recruiter output → weekly KPI cadence (submittals, interviews, offers, starts).
  • Rate pressure → publish minimum spread rules and OT/holiday matrices.

Pricing & Costs / Break-Even

Set bill rates from market benchmarks, then back into pay rates and burden to protect spread. The model includes recruiter productivity (submittals→placements), average assignment length, and DSO. Break-even toggles show how many starts you need per recruiter per month.

How Do I Model Direct-Hire vs. Temp?

Use fee % and average salary for direct-hire; for temp, use bill/pay spread × hours. The template supports a blended mix and separate KPIs.

What KPIs Should I Track?

Submittals, interviews, offers, starts, fall-offs, spread %, weekly send-outs per desk, and time-to-fill. Cash metrics: DSO, aging, and payroll coverage.

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Industry Snapshot (U.S.)

Staffing firms match shifting employer demand with flexible labor across healthcare, IT, logistics, and office roles. Lenders look for realistic bill rates, recruiter productivity, and prime-cost control (wages, burden, job-board spend). In 2023, U.S. staffing companies hired about 12.7 million temporary and contract employees. Market size in 2023 was estimated around $190 billion in the U.S., followed by a contraction and stabilization going into 2025. Use the included 3-year model to set defensible spreads, DSO, and recruiter output that withstand lender scrutiny.

Sources: American Staffing Association — Staffing Industry Statistics (accessed Oct 2025); Staffing Industry Analysts — Market Size Context (Aug 2025).

What You’ll Turn In / What You’ll Customize / What’s Not Included

What You’ll Turn In

  • Complete lender-style plan with 3-year financial model
  • Operations playbook (req intake → submittals → interviews → placements → payroll/invoicing)
  • Market research, competitive map, and bill-rate benchmarks
  • Management & staffing structure (recruiters, sourcers, BD)
  • Executive summary & funding request narrative

What You’ll Customize

  • Niches (healthcare, IT, clerical, light-industrial) and geographies
  • Bill/pay rates, spreads, and recruiter productivity targets
  • ATS & payroll choices (Bullhorn/Greenhouse; ADP/Gusto)
  • MSA terms, DSO assumptions, and collections workflow
  • Marketing channels and account-based prospecting calendar

What’s Not Included

  • Branding/design services or custom website builds
  • Legal, tax, or HR consulting beyond the template
  • Third-party software subscriptions (ATS, VMS, payroll)
  • Client contracts or state-specific legal forms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this plan SBA and investor-ready?
Yes. It follows a lender-recognized structure with a 3-year forecast, assumptions, and use-of-funds that reviewers expect.
Can I tailor it for healthcare or IT staffing?
Absolutely. Swap in your verticals and adjust bill/pay rates, burden, and compliance references for your state.
Does it support Bullhorn/Greenhouse and job boards?
Yes. The plan references ATS workflows (Bullhorn or Greenhouse), sourcing via LinkedIn/Indeed/ZipRecruiter, and VMS processes.
How does the financial model handle cash flow?
It models spread, recruiter output (submittals→placements), burden, and DSO/collections timing for payroll-then-invoice cycles.
Can this help with MSP/RPO or VMS-managed contracts?
Yes. It includes language for MSP/RPO collaboration and VMS (SAP Fieldglass/Beeline) to support enterprise bids.

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Last updated: October 2025 by BPlanMaker.

Templates are educational business documents, not legal or tax advice.

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