Combined Agency
Starting a business that offers both Temporary Staffing and Home Care services can be a great way to provide comprehensive care to clients while also creating a more sustainable business model. Combining these two services allows you to better meet the needs of your clients by providing them with a wide range of care options, and also creates opportunities for cross-selling and streamlining operations.
At Care Access Consultancy, we understand the importance of offering a comprehensive care service, and that's why we have created a package that helps our clients launch a Combined Temporary Staffing and a Home Care Agency. Our package includes everything you need to start and run a successful business, from registration and compliance to marketing, recruitment, and staff training.
Our team of experts will work with you to help you understand the legal and regulatory requirements for both Temporary Staffing and Home Care services, as well as help you create a business plan, develop a brand, and establish systems and processes to help you run your business smoothly. We also provide ongoing support and mentorship to help you navigate any challenges that may arise during your business journey.
Our 15-Step Start-up Package
1. Set-up, Registration & Information
The various requirements in this step are name storming, company registration, telephone redirect, IT set-up, office space, business plan, corporate tax registration, employer registration, VAT tax registration, data protection registration, and NMC registration. Our information and guidance section explains how to get started in all these aspects through the guides on business overview, company regulation, directors’ responsibilities, trademarking, tax, HMRC, self-assessment, bank account set-up, insurance, and office health and safety setup.
Business Plan
We co-create a comprehensive business plan for your new business, which includes a cash flow forecast as well as a profit and loss statement.
Employer Registration
Your company is registered as an employer with all relevant authorities, including for Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE).
I.T Set-up
We provide guidance on the kind of equipment, tools, and resources you need for your business to succeed in the digital space.
2. CQC Registration, Interview, Training, And Preparation
Care Access Consultancy provides detailed guidance on the process of undertaking registration, regulations, and monitoring with CQC. We provide support in filling out the necessary registration forms. Further, we ensure that all the CQC application requirements have been provided, further requirements and documents provided, and post-interview requirements responded to accordingly.
3.Branding
Care Access Consultancy helps clients design and develop their branding components uniquely and attractively. The brands are aimed at offering durable services during the client’s operations. Key features include logo, business cards, letterhead, and website.
Logo Design
Our service will help you formulate a logo with your business in mind. Our aim is to create a brand that stands out against the rest and attracts its intended target market. Whilst creating a brand that can be used across all aspects of your marketing.
Business Card
Your company business card is essential in setting the standard of how your business is received. A seamless yet effective business card is the starting point of any solid brand. At Care Access Consultancy, our experienced team support with designing and printing the perfect card for your business.
Website
Our website development and management service are designed to help your business succeed online. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to create an efficient, user-friendly website that effectively represents your brand and attracts potential customers.
4. Marketing and Marketing Materials
Care Access Consultancy helps client formulate and implement their marketing strategies. The process includes identifying the most effective marketing strategies, developing the marketing platform/s, developing a marketing budget, and running the marketing campaigns - aspects such as social media sites set-up, website improvement through SEO.
5. Email Accounts Set-up
Care Access Consultancy helps its clients setup all their emails with the relevant email signatures. The setup uses a supreme logic approach that allows smooth and convenient operations.
6. Forms & Documents
Care Access Consultancy create professional PDF staff and customers’ documents using the latest PDF features. The documents include contracts, staff profile forms, assessment forms, care plans, and care management forms.
7. Policies
Care Access Consultancy helps its clients develop and setup document-related policies that guarantees security of all forms of information.
8. Business planning
Care Access Consultancy helps clients create a comprehensive business plan that outlines your objectives, target market, competitive analysis and financial projections.
9. Referrals
Care Access Consultancy provides its clients with the recommended suppliers/providers for their goods and services such as insurance, uniform, staff training, accounting, and business solicitors. Care Access Consultancy does not have any affiliation with the recommended providers/ suppliers. The client maintains the privilege of selecting their preferred vendor.
10. Training
Care Access Consultancy provides training at the end of the project's implementation stage. The training session is usually approximately half a day with all the relevant company delegates urged to attend. The training covers all the initial stages and ensures that the personnel in charge clearly understand their operations and maintenance.
11. Printing
Care Access Consultancy provides clients with the necessary printed material, all fully complimentary. The materials included in our appreciation package include:
Business Cards
5
Trifold
50
Compliment Slips
100
Time sheets
100
Brochures
100
Client Leaflets
100
Staffing Leaflets
50
12. Other Resources
Alongside the complimentary package, Care Access Consultancy provides its clients with other essential resources for smooth entry into the market. The resources include:
Marketing Data (From all four UK countries)
Uniforms - 10 - 14 (10 tunics 14 T-shirts)
Health & Safety Poster
First aid kit - Fulfilling Health and Safety Executive content recommendations for your workplace which includes:
10 x Wash-proof Plasters
5 x Eye Pads with Bandage
5 x Triangular Bandages
10 x Safety Pins
10 x Sterile Dressings 12*2 and 18*18
10 x Moist Wipes
5 x Pair Disposable Gloves
13. Operations and Admin
Care Access Consultancy guides clients in setting their operation and admin tools such as invoicing, client management (CRM), DBS checks, accounts and bookkeeping, and payroll. Most of the operations are completed through the use of third-party software. Care Access Consultancy guides the clients on how to get started with the necessary software without any affiliation. The client has the privilege of choosing whichever software works better got them.
14. Support
As a true partner in our clients’ journey, Care Access Consultancy avails its personnel for free to support our clients for a whole year. Our supports entail all business-related issues, technical issues (including software and hardware), website support and maintenance, and social media management.
15. Virtual Telephone Number
Enhance your professional image with a virtual telephone number for your business, that redirects calls to your preferred line, allowing you to conduct business from any location, and ensuring that your clients can reach you easily and efficiently.
Things To Consider
Business registration and setup
Ensuring that your agency is legally registered and compliant with all relevant regulations, including registering with the relevant regulators
Start-up costs
Considering the costs associated with setting up your agency, including initial investments in equipment, technology, and staff
Business Planning
Developing a comprehensive plan for your agency, including financial forecasting, goals, and strategies for growth
Compliance and regulations
Adhering to all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to staffing, healthcare, and data protection
Systems and software
Choosing the right systems and software to support your agency's operations, including invoicing, payroll, accounting, CRM, shift management, and more
Recruitment and staffing
Developing a robust recruitment process and providing training and support for your staff
Marketing and advertising
Creating a strong branding strategy and implementing effective marketing and advertising tactics to promote your agency
Operations and management
Setting up your agency's operations and developing a strong management plan to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Cash flow and financing
Planning for cash flow and identifying funding options to support your agency's growth
Training and mentorship
Providing ongoing training and support for your staff and management team to help them develop their skills and advance in their careers
Staff uniforms, identification cards, and marketing materials
Providing your staff with uniforms, identification cards, and marketing materials that reflect your agency's brand and values
Referral and subcontracting
Create a solid strategy for getting referrals and subcontracting in a way it doesn't compromise the standard of your agency
Creating the right policies and procedures
Developing policies and procedures that align with relevant regulations and best practices
Customer care
Providing excellent customer service and building long-lasting relationships with clients and referral partners
Flexible and reliable staffing solutions
Creating and providing flexible and reliable staffing solutions that meet the needs of your clients