08/09/2026
A recruitment agency can win more clients, place more candidates and increase revenue—yet still face a working capital squeeze.
Why?
Because revenue and cash don't always arrive at the same time.
For staffing businesses, contractor payroll may go out every week or fortnight, while client invoices are paid 30–60 days later.
That gap becomes increasingly significant as headcount grows.
The answer isn't necessarily to slow down growth. It may be to find a smarter way to align cash inflows with the costs of delivering your contracts.
Our latest guide looks at how invoice and contract financing can help Singapore recruitment and staffing firms manage this cycle.
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Looking for recruitment agency financing in Singapore? Placement fee guarantee periods and net-30/60 client terms on temp payroll both tie up cash, here's how to bridge the gap.