Scaling a recruitment agency without cash flow bottlenecks

• Cash flow challenge: My recruitment agency is winning more contracts, but the upfront payroll costs and client payment delays are making it hard to scale.

• Perfect for: Recruitment agencies that want to expand while keeping payroll and supplier payments on track.

Novuna helps recruitment agencies scale confidently by providing quick funding to cover payroll, supplier costs, and growth investment. We compare providers, guide you through the application, and secure the best deal for your needs.

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Why scaling creates cash flow strain

As your agency grows, payroll costs increase often weekly, while clients continue to pay on 30, 60, or even 90-day terms. Without funding in place, cash flow bottlenecks can limit your ability to take on new contracts or expand into new sectors.

Funding options for scaling recruitment agencies

Invoice finance

Unlocks cash tied up in unpaid invoices so you can pay staff on time while waiting for clients. 

Payroll finance

Specialist solutions designed for recruitment agencies to cover weekly contractor wages.

Working capital loans

Flexible loans to fund operational costs or growth initiatives such as marketing and office expansion.

Merchant cash advances

A repayment model linked to card sales, useful if your agency runs temporary worker hubs or training facilities.

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Practical tips for growth without bottlenecks

• Forecast payroll costs before taking on new clients

• Negotiate shorter payment terms with key clients where possible

• Use software to track income and expenses in real time

• Have funding in place to support expansion before contracts ramp up

How Novuna Business Cash Flow helps

Novuna works with recruitment agencies of all sizes to remove cash flow barriers to growth. From invoice factoring and payroll finance to working capital loans, we ensure you have the funding support to scale sustainably.