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What Agencies Are Prioritising Going Into 2026

As 2025 ends, agencies are focusing on compliance, technology, and international expansion. Discover the key priorities shaping recruitment strategy ahead of 2026.

April 2026: A Turning Point for Umbrella Compliance

New rules from April 2026 could make agencies liable for unpaid tax via umbrella providers. Here's how to prepare and protect your business.

The way we pay workers is changing. With new legislation on umbrella companies coming in 2026, businesses must rethink how they engage and support flexible workforces. This blog breaks down the differences between umbrella and PAYE models, their pros and cons, and what employers and contractors need to know to stay compliant and build trust.

Umbrella vs PAYE

With umbrella company reform coming in 2026, understanding the difference between umbrella and PAYE models is essential. Learn how each impacts compliance, costs, and workforce trust.

Sonovate named among the UK’s Top Fintech Companies 2025

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One Platform for Every Way You Work

Sonovate offers flexible funding and tech for every recruitment model — contract, PAYE, SoW and more — all in one platform that grows with your business.

Big Legislation Changes Are Coming – What They Mean for Recruiters

A major shift in UK recruitment law is coming. From new worker rights to joint liability for umbrella tax, recruiters face rising risks and responsibilities. Find out what’s changing, what it means for your agency, and how to stay protected

In a volatile market, resilience is key. For recruitment agencies, that means more than just access to funding—it means having the right infrastructure to adapt quickly, reduce risk, and scale sustainably. Many firms overlook the friction created by using separate providers for timesheets and finance. These disjointed systems often require heavy manual input, complicated reporting, and slow down payments when timing matters most. Resilience is not built by chance—it’s built by design. Our Time & Fund platform connects the dots between timesheet approval and same-day funding, creating a faster, smarter workflow. Everything is visible in real time, audit-ready, and easy to manage. By integrating funding, payments, and reporting into one system, recruitment leaders gain control and confidence, even in unpredictable markets. It's not just about keeping the lights on; it's about building a setup that lets you grow with clarity and control. If you're ready to rethink your current setup, book a call with Peter Felix at peter.felix@sonovate.com 📞 or call him directly on 07903 027336 or visit sonovate.com to see how Time & Fund could support your next stage of growth.

Building Operational Resilience in Recruitment Finance

Learn how recruitment agencies can reduce risk and boost resilience by integrating timesheets and funding. Discover the benefits of a connected platform for faster payments and smarter growth.

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Building a Sustainable Financial Strategy with External Funding

Discover how UK recruitment agencies can build financial resilience in 2025. Explore market trends, funding options, ESG strategies and smart growth tactics to stay competitive

1 Minute Market Update – 17th June 2025

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5 Tips for Employment Agencies Expanding Internationally

Planning to grow your recruitment agency internationally? Senior BDM Peter Felix shares five expert tips to help you navigate compliance, funding, and operational challenges for confident expansion into global markets.

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Strategic Alliances in Recruitment: Collaboration or Competition?

Explore why strategic partnerships are becoming critical in recruitment. From fintech to cross-sector collaborations, learn how agencies are using alliances to drive growth, improve operations and meet rising client expectations.

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Fighting Financial Crime in Recruitment Finance

Explore how financial crime shows up in recruitment, with expert insight from Sonovate’s Gemma Rubel. Learn about fraud risks, fake invoicing, and the tech-led solutions helping firms stay one step ahead.

Why Growing Recruitment Businesses Are Switching Funders in 2025

Discover why recruitment firms are leaving legacy funders in 2025 for faster, tech-driven finance solutions. Learn how Sonovate supports growth at scale.

First Time Using a Finance Provider? Here’s What Every Recruitment Agency Should Know

Learn how invoice finance works, key terms explained, and why Sonovate’s simple, transparent approach is ideal for new recruitment agencies managing cash flow.

Why Recruitment Businesses Choose Sonovate as Their Top Finance Provider

Discover why recruitment businesses are switching to Sonovate’s seamless, powerful finance platform. Save time, protect your brand, and access flexible funding that grows with you.

How New Finance Recruitment Agencies Leverage Funding to Fuel Growth

Discover how new finance recruitment agencies can use funding to drive growth through technology, marketing, client relationships and smart cash flow management.

Invoice Finance vs. Business Loans: Essential Funding Options for Recruitment Agencies

Explore the differences between invoice finance and business loans for recruitment agencies. Learn which funding option best suits your cash flow needs.

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Strengthening Fraud Prevention with Alloy: The Future of Risk Management at Sonovate

Learn how Sonovate’s partnership with Alloy is transforming fraud prevention. With AI-driven tools and real-time risk monitoring, we’re safeguarding our clients against emerging threats. Stay ahead with Sonovate!

Unlocking Growth in Your Labour Marketplace: Key Trends and Solutions

As the world of work shifts towards flexibility and borderless collaboration, Labour Marketplaces (LMPs) are set to play a critical role in the evolving economy.

Securitisation Explained: Empowering Your Business with Sonovate

Discover how Sonovate’s securitisation solutions provide flexible funding, improved cash flow, and growth support. We empower businesses to thrive in a dynamic financial landscape with stability and transparency.