HR Consulting FAQs - Your Questions Answered
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Projects start from $750 for focused, targeted work in document organization and $4,500+ for full HR consulting engagements tailored for small businesses. Every project is scoped and flat-rate quoted after your discovery call, ensuring you know the full price before anything starts. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Q: What happens on the discovery call?
A: It's a free 30-minute conversation focused on HR consulting for small businesses - not a sales pitch. I'll inquire about your business, your team size, and any challenges you're facing, including those related to document organization. You'll leave with clarity on whether I'm a good fit and what a project might look like, with no obligation to proceed.
Q: What is the difference between hiring a consultant and a full-time HR manager?
A full-time hire is a permanent employee, which can be great once your small business HR needs are ready for it. I come in for a specific project, focusing on document organization, fix what's broken, and hand it back ready to run. You benefit from senior-level expertise without the long-term cost or commitment. Once the work is done, you own everything completely—no dependency, no retainer, and no ongoing fees.
Q: What kind of HR services do you provide?
A: Our HR consulting services for small businesses include setting up comprehensive HR systems, developing tailored policies and manuals, and reviewing existing documents for effective document organization to ensure compliance and clarity. Additionally, I offer manager training to help leadership effectively support their teams.
Q: How long do your consulting projects usually last?
A: Project lengths vary based on your needs - from quick, one-off services like a policy review that may take a couple of hours, to multi-week manual development, or longer-term HR consulting engagements lasting up to three months. We also assist with document organization for small business HR to ensure your processes are streamlined and efficient.
Q: How do you protect confidential information?
A: Every engagement with our HR consulting services includes a mutual confidentiality agreement incorporated into the project contract. This covers essential aspects such as document organization, employee records, personnel data, compensation information, and any non-public business information vital for small business HR needs. The confidentiality obligation remains effective for two years after the project is completed.
Q: What types of businesses do you work with?
A: I primarily work with small businesses, specifically those with 10–75 employees, who have outgrown informal systems but aren't yet large enough to maintain a dedicated HR function. My experience spans healthcare, staffing, tech, and small business consulting both in Pennsylvania and internationally. If your business is facing challenges with document organization, HR consulting needs, or managing people and processes, book a free discovery call, and we'll determine if I'm the right fit for your small business HR needs.
Q: Can I hire you just for a single training session?
Absolutely! I offer flexible training options focused on document organization, ranging from single sessions to multi-part programs, depending on what your small business HR managers need.
Q: Do you provide remote consulting services?
A: Absolutely. I provide small business HR consulting services to clients across Europe, Oceania, and America through video calls, phone, and email, ensuring effective support in areas like document organization, no matter the location.
Q: What should I prepare before starting a consulting project?
A: I recommend gathering any existing HR documents and workflows, along with your organizational charts. Being clear about your goals and challenges will also help me quickly tailor my HR consulting approach, especially for small business HR needs.
Q: Do you offer document organization services?
A: Yes. It's genuinely one of our favorite tasks in HR consulting (even though most people dread it!). Whether your files are scattered across folders, your processes are stuck in someone's head, or your documentation hasn't been updated in years, I'll come in, assess what you have, build a clear and logical structure for your document organization, and leave you with everything organized and easy for your whole small business HR team to use. It's one of the highest-impact changes a growing business can make, and it's often faster to fix than people expect.
Q: What types of businesses do you work with?
A: I work primarily with small businesses and those that are growing—typically teams that have outgrown their informal systems but aren't quite ready to hire a dedicated HR consulting or operations function in-house. My experience spans a variety of industries and continents, making my approach highly adaptable. If your business is facing challenges related to people, processes, or document organization, we're likely a good match. The best way to determine that is to book a free consultation.