0 to 1 Staffing Agency Creation with Sriram Raghu

A Comprehensive Operational Framework for Launching and Scaling a Staffing Agency:

1. Strategic Model Alignment by Sector: Determining whether Permanent Placement, Contract-to-Hire (C2H), or Staff Augmentation delivers the best unit economics across specific industries.
2. Margin Targets & SLA Benchmarks: Defining competitive yet profitable pricing bands (placement percentage fees vs. contract bill rates) alongside operational SLAs for delivery velocity, fulfillment ratios, and candidate retention.
3. Commercial Contracts & Risk Mitigation: Drafting standard Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) with critical protections: candidate ownership tracking, tiered replacement guarantees, non-solicitation, and interest on overdue invoices.