SMEs, START UPs & SOLE TRADERS

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Being an expert in making your business a success doesn’t always mean having the expertise to manage the human resource issues that can arise as your business grows.

And being very invested in the day to day running of the business, many business owners find it difficult to deal with HR and recruitment issues, not only due to lack of resources, but also because of budgetary and time constraints.

Whether you are an SME, a start up or a sole trader, Clearcut Consulting offers a wide range of HR, recruitment and other management supports to your small business including:

HR & RECRUITMENT SUPPORTS

  • Drafting and developing job specifications, job descriptions and job advertisements
  • Screening and short listing of candidates
  • Participation in recruitment and selection boards
  • Group interviews, ‘in box’ exercises and assessment centres
  • Interview skills training for managers
  • Competence development
  • Job analysis
  • Psychometric testing
  • Development of appraisal systems and Personal Development Plans (PDPs)
  • Training needs analysis
  • Outplacement
  • Career and succession planning
  • Drafting and development of employee handbooks

BUSINESS PLANS, REPORTS & Communications

Many sole traders and start ups have neither the time nor the confidence to write reports and business plans to the standard required by banks and other funding agencies. We can provide high quality supports for your business communications including:

  • Business Plan SOS: We can assist you with drafting your business plan.
  • Friendly Dragon Coaching: We provide a bespoke presentation skills training service to help build your confidence in pitching your idea for funding and grant applications.
  • Writing for Your Business: We can write reports for your investors, clients and customers, draft your website content and prepare your social media profiles, brochures and printed marketing materials.
  • Speech Writing: When you know what to say but are not sure how to say it, we can work with you to craft and present the perfect speech for your business or product launch and any other special events.

 

For more information or to arrange to speak to us, in confidence, about any the above services, please contact us