A new service which reveals nearly 300 'best companies to do business with' is aimed at helping sales teams work more efficiently, according to the analysis.

Financial analysts Plimsoll Publishing looked at leading 2001 UK Employment Agencies companies and assessed each one on its commercial and financial strength.

Based on outstanding sales growth and overall financial strength, 299 companies stood out as the best to do business with.

Over last two years, the 299 companies reported fantastic results - 207 maintained a healthy balance sheet, 119 had their third year of consecutive growth and they collectively captured 12.4 per cent of the market last year.

"This service is all about helping sales teams to work smarter. The point of the analysis is to build a client base of high calibre companies with outstanding future prospects. The ideal is to develop your own business riding on their coat tails," explained senior research analyst at Plimsoll, David Pattison.

Clients will have access to a five-year financial profile of each company allowing them to see its financial position and essential details such as trading and website address and the key decision makers.