Selling your agency

Is this the end of your journey? Time to EXIT?

Most private business owners will consider an exit at some point, and it is often one of the most important decisions they will take in their career and lifetime. There have been few better times to act, with a particularly buoyant market in which there are a high number of deals taking place. The decisions are yours to make just as they were when you started out on this journey.

The goal of the exit pages is to give you an overview of the choices you have if you want to exit your business.

Welcome to our Exit hub. Here, you'll find:

Access our latest guides and advice

Read our blogs on selling your agency

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Latest practical guides and advice

Featuring insights from industry leaders, subject matter experts and members who've been there and done it.

Guide: How to sell your recruitment business Hub: Mergers and Acquisitions in recruitment On demand: Business growth seminars Guide: Futureproof your recruitment business

In this guide, you'll learn from subject matter experts, gain access to trusted suppliers, and build your understanding of what it takes to sell your business.

Initial thinking
How to close your business
Using a broker to sell your business
Guide to management buyout
Selling shares to your partner or an investor
Mergers and acquisitions
HR/personnel

Our guide for exit is available to REC members and non-members:

Access for REC members

Guide for exit- for REC members

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Answer a few questions to access the guide to selling your business.

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Ready to sell your business but not sure how to start your Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) journey?

We've teamed up with our partner KPMG to provide you with a step-by-step breakdown of what is involved in the process and what you need to consider as a recruitment business owner.

You'll learn about:

Preparing for an M&A transaction
Why M&A transactions fail
The powerful role of marketing in M&A
Completing an M&A transaction

Visit our M&A hub

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Mergers and Acquisitions in recruitment

Selling your agency 10th November 2022 Members Only

Access our library of recordings, slides, and summaries from our business growth seminars.

2022 series features:

Redefining your strategy for resilience: 8 November 2022
Navigating the current shortages: 14 September 2022
Is your business strategy fit for purpose? 26 July 2022
Mentoring, coaching, and training: 24 February 2022

Watch the webinars

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Business growth seminars

Growing your agency 18th November 2022 Members Only

This guide brings together very practical business advice to guide you through these winds of change.

Chapter 1: Cashflow
Chapter 2: Strategy and planning
Chapter 3: Client Management
Chapter 4: Leadership
Chapter 5: Culture
Chapter 6: Skills for the new era
Chapter 7: Your final checklist

Our futureproofing guide is available to REC members and non-members:

Access for REC members

Not an REC member?

Access the guide here

Click to read Futureproof your recruitment business: A guide to help recruitment leaders develop resilience and adapt to change

Blogs on enhancing your shareholder value, leadership and more!

Blogs on leadership

Blogs on preparing your business for exit

Enhancing Shareholder Value Through International Expansion

Blogs on people management

Employee Assistance Programme

With increasing working hours as well as technological developments to support remote working, it is vital to ensure that there is a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. As an REC Corporate member, you get access to Employee Assistance Programme.

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How else can we help you through your journey?

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Meet our business advisors - experienced recruitment leaders who have been there and done it, ready to help you take your business to the next level.

Drive long-term efficiencies and deliver sustainable benefits by offering Outsourcing Services (MSP, RPO, SOW) to clients and solidify your position as an integrated strategic partner.

Our business partners provide REC Corporate members with a range of discounted services, from insurance and healthcare to software and debt recovery. Business partners have been selected for their ability to provide relevant, quality services to our members. 

As members of the World Employment Confederation (WEC), we can provide our members with information on the global market, and we can introduce you to our sister federations operating in many locations around the world.

Sector specific guidance

Looking for advice on a specific sector? Our sector groups are your go-to resource for sector-specific support and content as you learn from policy makers, fellow members, and other stakeholders. It's also your platform to discuss your issues and find solutions.

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