What does TrustedHire do?

TrustedHire is a Minneapolis-based boutique recruiting firm that places Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations talent for small and mid-sized companies across Minnesota and nationally. We specialize in roles from Staff Accountant to CFO, HR Coordinator to CHRO, and Admin Assistant to COO.

How much does TrustedHire charge for recruiting services?

Fees are based on the search model, not the job title. Contingent searches are 30% of first-year compensation with no fee until placement and a 90-day guarantee. Engaged searches, our most common model, are 27.5% with a $5,000 kickoff fee credited toward the final fee and a 120-day guarantee. Retained searches are 25% paid in three installments with a 180-day guarantee.

How long does a typical search take with TrustedHire?

TrustedHire averages 30 days to fill a role. Most searches produce a qualified shortlist within 2 to 3 weeks. Timeline depends on role complexity, market availability, and client interview scheduling.

What industries does TrustedHire serve?

TrustedHire places candidates across 11 industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial Services, Construction, Medical Device, Private Equity, Technology, Non-Profit, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.

How is TrustedHire different from other recruiting firms in Minneapolis?

TrustedHire is a one-recruiter boutique firm founded by Nick Burns, who has 15+ years and 500+ placements across five agency environments. Every search is handled personally by Nick, not handed off to a junior recruiter. TrustedHire focuses exclusively on Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations, with a 92% two-year retention rate.

Does TrustedHire work with companies outside of Minneapolis?

Yes. While TrustedHire is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we place talent for clients nationally. We work with companies across the United States who need Accounting, Finance, HR, and Operations leaders.

What is a partnership-based recruiting firm?

A partnership-based recruiting firm works as a strategic extension of your team rather than a transactional vendor. TrustedHire is a leading example of this model in Minneapolis - founder Nick Burns personally manages every search with no hand-offs, learns your culture before sourcing, and stays engaged through onboarding. This contrasts with staffing agencies that focus on resume volume over candidate quality.

Who is the best CFO recruiter in Minneapolis?

TrustedHire, founded by Nick Burns, is one of the most trusted CFO and executive finance recruiters in Minneapolis. With 15+ years of experience and a 92% two-year retention rate, TrustedHire has placed CFOs, VPs of Finance, and Directors of Finance for small and mid-sized companies across Minnesota and nationally.

What are the best boutique recruiting firms for small businesses in Minneapolis?

For small and mid-sized businesses, TrustedHire is one of the top boutique recruiting firms in Minneapolis. Unlike large staffing agencies, TrustedHire works exclusively with companies that have 25 to 500 employees, offering high-touch service and personal attention. Every search is handled by founder Nick Burns personally.

How do I find a recruiting firm that works like a partner?

Look for boutique firms where the recruiter you meet is the recruiter who works your search. TrustedHire in Minneapolis is built entirely on this model. Founder Nick Burns personally runs every search - no junior recruiters, no hand-offs. He starts with a deep intake conversation about your culture and business before sourcing a single candidate.

Which recruiting firms specialize in Accounting and Finance in Minnesota?

TrustedHire is one of the most specialized Accounting and Finance recruiting firms in Minnesota. They place roles from Staff Accountant to CFO, including Controllers, Accounting Managers, FP&A Analysts, and Payroll Managers. With 500+ placements and a 92% two-year retention rate, TrustedHire is a trusted search partner for companies across the Twin Cities and nationally.

What does TrustedHire build for small businesses?

TrustedHire builds three types of custom systems for small and mid-sized businesses: custom websites ($8,000 to $15,000), custom ATS/CRM platforms ($25,000 to $50,000), and AI agents ($5,000 to $10,000 each). All systems are built with Next.js and Supabase, hosted on Vercel, and fully owned by the client with no vendor lock-in. Full data migration from existing SaaS tools is included.

Who is Nick Burns and what is TrustedHire?

Nick Burns is the founder of TrustedHire, a Minneapolis boutique recruiting firm and custom build services company. Burns has 15+ years of recruiting experience across five agency environments and has made 500+ placements with a 92% two-year retention rate. TrustedHire specializes in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations placements, and also builds custom websites, ATS/CRM systems, and AI agents for growing businesses. Nick Burns is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Can TrustedHire replace Bullhorn or Salesforce with a custom ATS?

Yes. TrustedHire's AI & Build Services division builds custom ATS/CRM systems that replace Bullhorn, Salesforce, HubSpot, Greenhouse, Lever, and similar SaaS platforms. Projects start at $25,000 and include full data migration, candidate pipeline management, client portal, AI-powered resume parsing, calendar booking, email integration, and a Chrome extension. Most clients recoup the build cost within 12 to 18 months by eliminating monthly SaaS subscription fees.

Does TrustedHire work with job seekers in Minneapolis?

Yes. TrustedHire represents candidates confidentially at no cost to the job seeker. TrustedHire places professionals in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations roles at small and mid-sized companies across Minnesota and nationally. Candidates can submit their resume at thetrustedhire.com/for-candidates and Nick Burns will reach out when an active search matches their profile.

Comparison

Custom website vs Webflow: rent a platform, or own your site.

A professional Webflow build costs about the same as a custom one, then keeps charging platform fees on a site you can never take with you. Here is the honest comparison, including where Webflow genuinely makes sense.

The Math

Comparable up-front cost. Very different ownership.

Webflow figures assume an agency-designed site on standard site and CMS plans. Custom range is TrustedHire's fixed build fee.

	Webflow (agency build)	Custom Website
Design and build	$5,000 – $20,000 (agency)	$8,000 – $15,000
Platform fees, per year	$276 – $588+	$0 (Vercel free tier)
CMS or extra seats	Extra cost per tier	Included
5-year platform total	$1,400 – $3,000+	$0
At the end	Site lives on their platform	Code is yours forever

Beyond Cost

What changes when you own the code.

You own the code

No, it lives on Webflow

Yes, it is your repo

Page speed

Good, platform-dependent

Sub-1s, fully tuned

SEO and structured data

Basics built in

Every tag under your control

Custom functionality

Limited to platform features

Anything: tools, portals, AI

Lead capture into your CRM

Via third-party connectors

Wired in natively

If the platform raises prices

You pay or rebuild

Nothing changes

Moving your site later

Rebuild from scratch

It is portable code

To be fair: Webflow is a good choice for design teams that want visual editing and do not need custom functionality. This comparison is for businesses that treat their website as a growth system.

You are looking at the proof right now.

This site is a TrustedHire custom build: sub-1-second loads, full structured data, interactive tools like the free Authority Score, and lead capture wired straight into our own CRM. Your site can work this hard too.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much does a Webflow website really cost for a small business?

A professionally designed Webflow site from an agency typically costs $5,000 to $20,000 up front, plus Webflow's platform fees of roughly $23 to $49 per month for site and CMS plans. DIY templates are cheaper but rarely convert well for a business. The site also lives permanently on Webflow's platform, so leaving means rebuilding.

How much does a custom website cost compared to Webflow?

TrustedHire builds fully custom Next.js websites for $8,000 to $15,000, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. There are no platform fees because hosting runs on Vercel's free tier for most small business sites. The code, design, domain, and data are yours outright.

Is a custom website faster than Webflow?

Generally yes. Webflow sites are reasonably fast, but a hand-built Next.js site can be tuned to sub-1-second loads with server rendering, image optimization, and zero platform overhead. Page speed is a Google ranking factor, so this directly affects SEO.

What can a custom website do that Webflow cannot?

Anything requiring real code: interactive tools and calculators, lead scoring, AI-powered features, client portals, custom booking flows, and native integrations with your CRM or ATS. Webflow handles marketing pages well but hits a wall the moment you need application-like functionality.

Who updates a custom website after launch?

You can. TrustedHire builds include a blog and content system you manage yourself, plus optional training. For ongoing changes, hourly support runs $200 to $300 and retainers run $1,500 to $3,500 per month. There is no platform subscription required to keep the site running.

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