Business Advisory Lounge 2026

Free advice on Recruitment Finance, Payroll & Back Office and support for scaling firms. 

Advisor: Vikki Bacon, New Business Manager at Simplicity

Looking for advice on recruitment finance, payroll or back-office support? Vikki will be available in the Business Advisory Lounge to discuss funding, payroll services and financial infrastructure designed specifically for recruitment businesses.
 

Free advice on funding, contractor payroll, cash flow solutions and growth support

Advisor: Bukky Fehintola, Business Development Executive, iwoca

If you’re looking for flexible funding options to support growth or manage cashflow, Bukky will be available to discuss the types of finance available to recruitment businesses.
 

Free advice on USA Expansion

Advisor: Charles Causey, Founder, Agile

Thinking about expanding your recruitment business internationally? Charles will be available to discuss key considerations, strategies and practical steps involved in launching recruitment operations in new markets.
 

Free advice on Building and scale sustainable, recurring revenue through contract solutions, SOW, and RP    

Advisor: Matt Knowles, Principal Partner, NorthStar People    

Matt will be available to discuss how recruitment businesses can develop scalable revenue models and long-term commercial stability.
 

Free advice on Legal Services; debts & fee disputes, terms of business, employment law & M&A

Advisor: Barry Cullen, Partner & Solicitor, recLAW LLP    

Barry will be available to answer questions around recruitment contracts, fee disputes and legal issues commonly faced by recruitment agencies.
 

Free advice on Navigate the complexities of insurance and risk management

Advisor: Su Haddrell, Associate Client Executive, Marsh Commercial

Su will be available to discuss managing business risk and ensuring your recruitment business has appropriate insurance protection.
 

Free advice on Compliance and risk mitigation    

Advisor: Deb Murphy, Head of Operations, FCSA    

If you have questions about contractor compliance, supply chain standards or regulatory requirements, Deb will be available to offer guidance and help recruitment businesses understand best practice in compliant contractor engagement.
 

Free advice on Growing, scaling and selling your recruitment business

Advisor: Matt Fox, Managing Director, Exitus Advisory & Brokerage

Matt will be available to talk through business growth strategies, preparing your company for sale and understanding the M&A landscape within the recruitment sector.
 

Free business legal healthcheck

Advisor: Lucy Tarrant, Managing Director and Recruitment Law Solicitor, Cognitive Law 

Lucy will be available to provide guidance on legal compliance and important legal considerations for recruitment businesses.
 

Free advice on Workforce compliance, onboarding processes, contractor management, and improving operational efficiency.

Advisor: Katie Coffey, ME Passport Team, ME Passport 

Katie will be available to discuss workforce compliance and onboarding processes that help recruitment businesses manage contractor compliance effectively.

Free advice on why insurance is needed, what the differing covers mean and how client contracts can impact your risk

Advisor: James Allan, Director of Recruitment & Payroll Insurance, Acrisure UK Broking

Need advice on insurance for your recruitment business? James will be available to discuss the types of insurance recruitment agencies should consider and how the right cover can protect your business and clients.
 

Free advice on recruitment business growth, expansion, M&A & exit

Advisor: Moya Rylands, Commercial Director, APSCo UK

Free advice on funding, payroll, payments and compliance advice

Advisor: Darren Cottrell, Chief Revenue Officer, Apositive

Darren will be available to discuss funding options, contractor payroll and payment solutions that help recruitment businesses manage cashflow and scale their operations.

Free advice on organisation scaling, revenue growth, increased profitability and maximise shareholder value.

Advisor: Russell Thompson, CEO, Ascentia Advisory

Russell will be available to discuss strategies for scaling recruitment businesses, improving performance and building sustainable growth.
 

Free advice on collecting unpaid and disputed invoices. Finding and collecting back door hires.

Advisor: Graeme Murdoch, Debt Recovery & Hire Checker Manager, Sterling Debt Recovery

Graeme will be available to discuss how recruitment businesses can recover unpaid invoices and resolve payment disputes.