A Note from the Editor

We have a brand new series of live chat shows where Louise talks with a range of experts about how to set up your own recruitment business.  In the first episode she was joined by Denise Walker and Matt Gallivan talking about The First 10 Things You Should Do.  In episode two she was joined by Angela Cripps, James Osborne and Alan Clarke sharing their top tips. Find out more here.

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