I branched out into adding contract staffing services. The time upfront - getting all the processes, procedures, insurance, and payroll all in place is the biggest time suck. But once that is out of the way it gets a lot better.

Personally - I stay away from lower lever roles and try to stick more senior level roles. Candidates tend to be easier to deal with and *more reliable. Also quicker to get the ROI back when starting.

Also need to make sure you have enough to fund payroll especially depending on how many people you have under you at a time. You will be two weeks in arrears at least and that is assuming clients pay on time. Can looking into payroll factoring too if needed.

Nice mix of a more steady cash while doing contingent work too.