The Klose Recruit blog
Practical guides for recruitment agency owners and consultants on software, revenue, margins, BD and running a profitable desk.
JobAdder pricing in Australia: what agencies actually pay
How JobAdder style ATS pricing is typically structured for Australian agencies, how to compare quotes fairly, and when an alternative makes sense for boutique and growing teams.
Read articleRetained vs contingent recruitment: which model suits your agency?
How retained and contingent recruitment differ for agencies: fees, risk, cash flow, GP margin and forecasting, plus how to decide which model to offer each client.
Read articleHow much does recruitment software cost in Australia?
What recruitment software really costs an Australian agency: per user pricing, annual vs monthly plans, add ons, setup, migration and how to compare quotes.
Read articleWhat to look for in a recruitment CRM: a checklist for Australian agencies
A practical checklist for choosing a recruitment CRM in Australia: client records, BD, activity logging, pipeline, revenue insight, reporting and migration.
Read articleHow to choose the best all in one recruitment software in Australia (2026)
A practical 2026 guide for Australian agencies choosing all in one recruitment software: what to look for in an ATS and CRM, financial insights, pricing and migration.
Read articleATS vs CRM for recruitment agencies: what's the difference, and do you need both?
ATS vs CRM explained for recruitment agencies: what each one does, where they overlap, and why agencies increasingly run both in one platform.
Read articleHow to track gross profit margin on every placement
A practical guide for recruitment agency owners on calculating and tracking gross profit margin per placement for perm and contract roles.
Read articleRecruitment revenue forecasting explained
How recruitment agencies can forecast revenue with a weighted pipeline: stage probabilities, timing, common mistakes and how to make forecasts you can trust.
Read articleHow to switch from JobAdder without losing data
A step by step plan for moving your agency from JobAdder or another ATS to a new platform without losing candidates, clients, jobs or history.
Read articleThe recruitment KPIs every agency owner should track
The recruitment agency KPIs that matter: activity, conversion, revenue, GP margin and forecast metrics, and how to use them without drowning in reports.
Read articleBD for recruiters: how to find companies that are hiring
Practical business development for recruitment consultants: where to find companies that are hiring, how to prioritise them and how to approach them.
Read articlePlacement fee calculator: how recruitment fees are worked out
Free placement fee calculator for recruiters, plus a plain English guide to how percentage and fixed recruitment fees are calculated.
Read articleCV branding and redaction: best practice for agencies
How recruitment agencies should brand and redact candidate CVs before sending them to clients: what to remove, what to keep, and how to stay consistent.
Read articleChoosing recruitment software for a small agency
A guide for solo recruiters and small agencies choosing recruitment software: must have features, pricing questions, setup time and how to avoid overbuying.
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