2. Take your business to the next level
The APSCo New Enterprise programme has been
designed by recruitment experts specifically for
small businesses – whether they are new start-ups or
SME’s looking to achieve their next level of growth.
If you are a rising star, it will provide you with the business
support, toolkits, downloadable model documents and
mentoring opportunities you need to drive your future success.
• Build a sustainable and successful business
• Save time, get unique supplier discounts
and reduce risk
• Access over 20 support services
Professional
recruitment
is in our DNA
Why APSCo membership is the key
to success for new enterprises
The recruitment sector continues to grow strongly each year. The
latest annual APSCo/Deloitte Recruitment Index shows that 69%
reported NFI growth in the last 12 months. This growth and the
trend for clients to harness the knowledge of niche and micro niche
recruitment partners has increased the number of start-ups in the
sector. In 2015, over 1400 recruitment companies were launched -
the largest volume of emerging businesses for a decade.
This surge in new recruitment enterprises has further increased
competition in the market place making it increasingly difficult to
grow a sustainable business: over half of new start-ups fail in the
first three years.
APSCo’s New Enterprise programme provides members with
an important competitive edge that makes them more likely to
realise their full potential. Our downloadable model document
and specialist helpdesks will save you time and money whilst
reducing business risk. Our training courses, mentoring support
and networking events provide unique development opportunities
whilst the APSCo brand demonstrates your commitment to high
quality standard to clients and candidates.
In 2015, 95% of APSCo members rated our performance as
‘Good’, ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’. No members said it was poor.
Our strong member engagement and commitment to excellence
helped APSCo membership grow by nearly 20% last year and now
APSCo is truly international – with separate operations in Germany
and Asia.
There has never been a better time to join APSCo. Why not unleash
the potential in your business!
APSCo New Enterprise www.apsco.org/enterprise
3. 21 ways APSCo will give you competitive advantage
1. Dedicated legal and compliance helpdesk
2. Contract Review Service
3. Downloadable model documents and templates including:
business agreements, Terms Conditions and employment
contracts
4. Accountancy helpdesk supported by our expert
affiliate partners
5. Specialist lobbying on issues affecting the
recruitment profession
6. Dedicated SME Forums to share best practice and address
common challenges faced by start-ups and SME businesses
7. Over 80 other meetings each year with opportunities to hear
expert speakers and network with peers
8. Sector meetings and Regional Business Forums
9. Online webinars and ‘hangouts’ on specific topics led by
recruitment experts
10. Monthly Professional Recruitment Trends report with data
on placements, vacancies, salaries and margins from SIA,
Broadbean and Burning Glass
11. Annual Recruitment Index benchmarking report with Deloitte
12. Regular sector levels and regional research reports
13. Market leading training Professional Development courses
designed by experts for all levels of recruitment experience.
14. Management courses on ‘Dynamic Team Leadership’ and
‘Building High Performing Teams
15. Sales courses including: ‘Hitting for Six’, ‘Big Biller Training’,
‘Perfect Pitching’ and ‘Winning Tenders’.
16. Affiliate Directory giving access to a wide range of support
services and exclusive discounts alongside accredited umbrella
providers
17. Access to emerging recruitment markets through Trade
Delegations and APSCo’s global operations in Germany and
Asia
18. Eligibility for the prestigious, annual APSCo Awards for
Excellence, annual APSCo Charity Ball and Recruitment
Football Challenge Cup
19. Specialist advice and guidance to support diversity
in recruitment
20. A recognised badge of quality for clients and candidates
21. Promotion to over 250,000 clients
APSCo New Enterprise
Events
Professional
Development
Legal Helpdesk
International
Market
Intelligence
Specialist
Lobbying
Member
Discounts
Quality
Assurance
www.apsco.org/enterprise
4. About APSCo
• Expert services and events designed by recruitment experts
• Recognised as a trusted badge of quality
• Regional support based in: Scotland, Northern England,
the Midlands and Southern England
• An international profile with offices in London, Manchester,
Frankfurt and Singapore
• The distinctive voice of the professional recruitment sector
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) was formed
to give all firms involved in the recruitment of professional talent who
have a commitment to excellence, the specialist support and distinctive
voice they need to be successful.
It gives candidates and employers a trusted badge of quality whilst
providing member firms with an innovative range of services designed
for them by recruitment experts
The APSCo Affiliate Directory
APSCo’s Affiliate Directory provide members with access to an
additional range of professional support services and discounts
that may be of interest to new recruitment enterprises:
• Accounting, tax auditing
• Charity / CSR partners
• CRM recruitment
software insurance
• Job boards advertising
• Offices meeting providers
• Payroll umbrella services
• Training development
• Tender writing
• Web design/marketing
social media
• Start-up advice
• Business advisory
• Legal compliance
• Business banking factoring
• Credit reference checking
• International services
• IT Telecommunications
• Lead and data sourcing
• Mergers Acquisition
• Psychometrics assessments
• Recruitment to Recruitment
• Translation services
To discover more how you can unleash your potential on the APSCo
New Enterprise programme, please visit www.apsoco.org/enterprise or contact:
APSCo Member Relations – South: Rina Durban t. 020 3117 0910 e. rina.durban@apsco.org
APSCo Member Relations – Midlands: Julie Selby t. 01386 462680 e. julie.selby@apsco.org
APSCo Member Relations – North: Moya Rylands t. 01928 890090 e. moya.rylands@apsco.org
APSCo Member Relations – Scotland: Diane Turnbull t. 0141 375 9247 e. diane.turnbull@apsco.org
APSCo New Enterprise www.apsco.org/enterprise
