Starting my own Domestic Employment Agency Business in Canada
A domestic employment agency recruits employees who will provide domestic care for families. Whether the client is a new mom suffering from postpostpartum depression who needs some help, or an elderly individual who needs assistance with day-to-day chores, a domestic employment agency is able to find the person most suited for the job. Opening a domestic employment agency in Canada should be approached with careful consideration and a lot of research.
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Conduct a market research survey in your town or city to determine if there is a market for a domestic employment agency. As it is, more people are relying on employment agencies in order to secure employment. Similarly, clients are turning to employment agencies because they offer a wide range of people, skills and qualifications, with competitive prices.
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Obtain a license for your domestic employment agency if necessary. The Fair Trading Act requires all businesses in Alberta to have an Employment Agency Business license, including employment and recruitment agencies. The license can be obtained from Service Canada. Different provinces have different requirements. British Columbia, for example, also requires businesses to obtain a license and check out zoning laws in the location of the business.
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Seek out experienced individuals who can provide quality care for your clients. An client who needs constant, around-the-clock care will require different skills and qualifications than a new mother who needs help getting on her feet. These skills and qualifications could relate to previous study or skills in the relevant area. Someone with a nursing background would be more qualified when it comes to tasks such as administering medicine than someone who previously worked as a nanny for small children. You can advertise in hospitals and schools with nursing and health care programs to find people with the relevant qualifications. Get the word out about positions by posting ads online and in newspapers and relevant health magazines and brochures. Liaise with career placement and counseling services to find those who are looking for positions, and interview the applicants to determine if they have the right attributes for your agency. Seek out references from the applicants to make sure they are reliable and credible.
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Develop a good business plan that will help you determine how much money you need to start the agency, where you will find financing and how you plan to make money. The business plan should also take into consideration expenses, marketing trends, your prices and those of your competitors.
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