It is possible to run a virtual recruitment agency, according to one industry insider.

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Professionals searching for recruitment agency formation advice with the view to launching their own ventures will be glad to hear that it is possible to establish and run a virtual operation.

In fact, a number of successful organisations have been able to run a virtual recruitment agency, according to recruitment insider Barry Cullen, who was sharing his views on peer-to-peer site LinkedIn.

"Many traditional recruiters test out new marketplaces with phantom regional landlines and redirected snail mail to allow them to build up a presence in that geographic region," explained the recruiter.

However, he went on to state that the success of such an operation largely depends on the operators' "breadth of specialism" and their capacity to adequately meet the needs of their prospective clients.

Those running a virtual recruitment agency may want to consider outsourcing their back office requirements as this will not only allow them to have the resources of a big organisation, but free up valuable time for them to focus on chasing new business.