The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
The Power of People: Scaling Your Business from Smart HR Strategies with Larissa Currah
In this episode of Small Business School, we dive into the essential role of HR in scaling your business with Larissa Currah. Larissa is the Founder of LC People Consulting, which supports organizations with independent HR Consulting and Fractional HR Services. She has over a decade of HR experience working with organizations to support their growth and scale. Her expertise in leveraging people data to inform strategic needs enable organizations to make the right financial contributions to produce high performing and engaged teams!
Tune in to learn how to invest in HR strategically and the key indicators that it's time to bring in a HR professional to your business.
Topics Covered:
- How early investment in HR helped a tech company scale rapidly.
- Key indicators that signal it’s time to bring in HR support, including turnover rates and team feedback.
- The pros and cons of fractional HR versus an internal HR team, and how to decide what’s right for your business.
- The importance of understanding your long-term vision and how it affects your HR needs and hiring strategy.
- The differences between recruiters and HR generalists, and how each plays a role in your company's growth.
- Tips on how to choose a recruitment agency and avoid common pitfalls in the hiring process.
HR isn’t just about solving problems—it's about laying a strong foundation for long-term success. If you’re serious about scaling, aligning your HR strategy with your business goals is a game changer. Connect with Larissa on LinkedIn to learn more about building a thriving team!
Larissa’s Links:
LinkedIn
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