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# Agencies

### Agency Setup

#### How do I create an agency account?

Sign up, select 'Agency' during onboarding and register.

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#### Can I update my agency information later?

Yes.

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#### Is agency verification mandatory?

No. Verification is optional but recommended.

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### Consultants & Talent Management

#### How do I link consultants to my agency?

Consultants can be associated with your agency through the platform's talent management features.

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#### Can I remove consultants later?

Yes.

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#### Do consultants need to consent?

Consent requirements may apply when credentials or information are shared.

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### Jobs & RFP Participation

#### Can agencies apply to jobs?

Yes. Agencies may submit qualified consultants to customer opportunities.

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#### Can agencies respond to RFPs?

Yes.

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#### How do I track submissions?

Submission status is available through your dashboard.

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#### Can I submit multiple consultants?

Yes, subject to customer requirements.

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### Credential Sharing

#### Can customers request agency credentials?

Yes.

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#### What credentials can agencies share?

Examples include:

* Business verification
* Company credentials
* Compliance documents
* Organization information

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#### Can agencies share candidate credentials?

Only where appropriate permissions and candidate consent exist.

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### Preferred Vendors

#### What is Preferred Vendor status?

Preferred Vendor status identifies trusted vendor relationships established by customers.

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#### How do I become a Preferred Vendor?

Customers determine preferred vendor designations.

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#### Can I manage Preferred Consultants?

Yes.

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### Account & Billing

#### Can I invite team members?

Yes.

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#### Can I assign roles?

Yes.

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#### Where can I find invoices?

Invoices are available in Account Settings.

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#### How do I renew credentials?

Renewal notifications are provided when credentials approach expiration.