Talent Tree, Inc., formerly Initial Staffing Services, is one of the most innovative companies in the staffing industry. Founded in 1976 in Houston, Texas, Talent Tree is a multi-million dollar company employing more than 100,000 associates annually in nearly 180 offices. We are a solution oriented staffing company and offer full service temporary, direct hire, and temp-to-hire opportunities. We pioneered the on-site management concept and are experts in the placement of administrative/office, financial, professional, legal, technical/technical support, light industrial, and healthcare staff.

Talent Tree's reputation for innovation, financial strength, and corporate commitment assures new franchisees of superior support and industry leadership. Talent Tree provides support and training both formally at our corporate office and in your office. Payroll funding, receivables collection, risk management, sales support and marketing, legal, and human resource solutions are some of the benefits our franchises receive from Talent Tree. With low U.S. unemployment rates and businesses seeking cost controls thorough "just in time" staffing, this industry is poised for continued expansion throughout the millennium.

As a Talent Tree franchise partner, you'll be aligning yourself with star talent in one of the nation's fastest growing industries, the staffing industry. The franchise fee is $20,000 and start up costs run $125,000-$175,000 (including the franchise fee). Our management team focuses on positioning our company to be the staffing vendor of choice among many diverse industries. Our commitment to quality is evidenced in our ISO 9002 certifications. Franchisees reap the benefits of Talent Tree's well-established name recognition, loyal customer following, and proven operating system backed by a high level of continuous corporate support.

Because our success depends on your success, we are committed to providing you with the best experience and tools in the industry. Franchises are provided with extensive start-up assistance as well as initial and ongoing training and consultation. They are advised on opening techniques and methods for continuing growth, and operations efficiencies are monitored for improvement and quality.

An industry-experienced person will be assigned to personally visit your office periodically to assist in the areas of site selection, hiring personnel, goal setting, and joint sales calls. You will have the benefit of affiliation with our national network of offices as well as our technological advances, quality programs, and sales and service innovation.

We have many territories still available, so you can join our network of fast growing franchises throughout the country. For more information, please call (800) 999-1515 and ask for our Franchise Division.