Recruiting, training and retaining staff is a major commitment and should be approached with caution.
Whilst it is often a vital step if a business is to grow, it also brings with it financial and legal implications.
HR Support for Startups and SME’s across the UK
At Alika & Co, we provide practical, no-nonsense HR advice, documents, and training designed to help startups and SME’s grow their teams with confidence.
About me
I’m Kristy West, Founder of Alika & Co. With over 20 years’ HR experience across private, public, and charitable sectors, I’ve supported organisations in a wide range of industries.
I know that for startups and SME’s, HR can feel like an afterthought – until it becomes urgent. My role is to take the stress out of people management by putting simple, scalable processes in place early. This saves time, reduces risk, and ensures your startup has solid foundations to build on.
How we help startups
Every startup is different, so our support is flexible and tailored. We work with:
• Early-stage startups getting HR right from day one
• Growing teams who need reliable HR processes to scale smoothly
• Scaling businesses ready to strengthen culture and employee engagement
What we offer
We’ll help you avoid HR headaches and focus on growth. Our services include:
• A dedicated consultant who understands your business
• Contracts and policies that fit your needs
• Simple guidance or employee statutory pay and benefits
• Expert guidance in dealing with difficult employee conversations
Flexible packages
We know startups need value and flexibility so we offer:
• Monthly HR packages – scalable, all-in support
• Pay-as-you-go advice – help when you need it
• Training – practical skills for startups and managers
Let’s talk
If you’re a startup or SME and want HR that grows with you, book a no-obligation HR Health Check. Let’s save you time, reduce risk, and create simple people processes that work.
We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.
Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.
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An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.
The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?
However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don't become one of them.
This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.
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