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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of PrideStaff vs HealthCareerAgents.com including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $143,000 - $233,500 | $29,900 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $40,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | Varies | 0 |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1978 | - |
Year Franchised | 1995 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $1000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | *Do I have a solid business background, with either management or sales experience? *Do I have the desire to make a difference in other's lives? *Is it important to me to be proud of what my business offers to my community, local businesses, and the people my business will put to work? *Can I see myself remaining passionate about my business and staying engaged, as it matures and grows, even though my specific role will evolve? *Am I open to building and running a sales driven business? *Do I have a high energy level? *Am I willing to train, develop, assist and supervise the 'junior' executives that work with me? *Am I comfortable around different levels of people and environments? *Do I find it fascinating to learn how things work, are made, function, etc.? When I was a child, did I like taking field trips to places like the bread factory or something similar? *Do I consider myself to have an engaging personality with a sense of humor, and a zest for life? If this is you, we might be the right fit! | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | Yes/No | -/- |
Payroll | Yes/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | The staffing industry provides free training for millions of temporary and contract employees to help meet today's demand for skilled workers. 90% of staffing companies provide free training to their temporary and contract employees. 65% of staffing employees say they developed new or improved work skills through their assignments. 40% of staffing employees say they chose temporary or contract work as a way to obtain employment experience or job training. On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At certified training office | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations | Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Why Choose PrideStaff?
It is not by accident that we have the word "pride" in our name... at PrideStaff, our franchisees are proud to be in a business that puts people to work, helps companies to grow and prosper, and to build a business that is respected in their community. We have a culture that is truly unique in that whether you are looking at our Mission Statement or Core Values, they are so much more to us than slogans on a website. We have them, not because we feel like we have to, but rather they serve as a guide for the decisions we make and direction we follow. The focus is 100% on the client experience we provide on a day to day basis. What that has led to, is consistently being recognized in the top 1% of the staffing industry in Client Loyalty and Talent (Candidate) Loyalty, which of course translates into repeat and referral business. We are a company with a fantastic culture and drive to meet and exceed our clients needs.
PrideStaff has also been ranked in Forbes Magazine, for the third straight year, as one of the top five "National Leading Providers" in the Staffing Industry out of a field of more than 7,500 staffing agencies nationwide. FranNet honored PrideStaff with the coveted "Commitment to Excellence" award.
Most recently, PrideStaff was awarded the top marketing award by the American Staffing Association for the "High Cost of Mediocrity" marketing program.
THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Unemployment is big news. But it dominates the headlines so much that employment shortages in fast-growing industries go unreported. Industries such as medical, health IT, renewable energy, credit/collections, software development, and others are booming. All require individuals with very specific skills, education, and experience. While their skills are in demand, these sought after candidates are not employment professionals. They don't have the skills, time, or inclination to methodically investigate and locate the perfect position for them. They need a personal "Career Agent" capable of looking out for their best interests. You can render this type of service, representing in-demand candidates as their Career Agent and receiving fees of $15,000 to $40,000 each time you make a placement. One $15,000 placement per month is a respectable $180,000 per year, good income for being the eyes, ears, and voice of America's high-demand professionals. As a Career Agents Network Member you will gain the working knowledge you need quickly. You will have tremendous advantages over traditional recruiters who lack the infrastructure, support, and systems to learn a new industry thoroughly and quickly. As a Career Agent you receive the knowledge and tools needed to locate perfect positions and make ideal matches. You can be that kind of sought-after Agent � commanding fees of $15,000 to even $40,000 per placement! And as a Career Agent, you'll be able to represent candidates and employers in other high-growth industries, then share the fee with another Member when they place your candidate.