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What you need to know about employing staff and who can help locally.

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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.

Can you help start-ups in Preston?

If so, your logo, company details and link to your site could be here!

If you are based in in Preston or offer a product or service which could help existing local businesses and start-ups, we would love you to help you reach them. Our aim is to increase the chances of every new business's success by highlighting the help that is available in the area.

You are able to add a free listing or act as our recommended local partner for only £10 per year!

Local partners

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.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in Preston

Download the 2024 edition of our Free guide

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.

More Information and instant download

Free Friendly Advice

If you would like some free friendly advice from a trusted local partner, please complete the form.

There will not be any pressure nor will you be under any obligation to buy paid services.

Alternatively you can contact Andy Pringle at andy@syob.net and he can help guide you with more information or suggest the best person to contact.

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Preston Human Resources

The People Shed
There are hundreds of different things that could happen when dealing with employees in the world of work and without the correct HR policies, processes or advice you could find yourself in that worst-case scenario of an ‘Employment Tribunal’. From a 24/7 advice line to assuming full responsibility for HR, The People Shed can provide a flexible range of bespoke products to suit your people needs. We set out to challenge our competitors with clear pricing up front, a free audit to establish needs and not asking business owners to sign up to extremely long contracts. We offer commercial, practical HR and employment law advice. Working right across the UK, we have gained fantastic feedback and great referrals, which in turn has helped us achieve a positive reputation with 100% of our work coming from recommendations.
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Professional CV Bristol
Job searching becomes easier when you have a compelling CV. Professional CV is an online cv writing service where a team of expert professional writers is available to build a job-winning cv for you. No matter which industry you belong to or whether you're a fresh or skilled professional, we can transform your old cv into a sensation job-winning cv. For more information visit our site.
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Croner
Croner, a Wolters Kluwer business, is the UKs leading provider of workplace advice, information and software. It has served HR, health & safety and business professionals since 1948. From owner-managed businesses to large corporations we work closely with our customers to define the right mix of services to help them meet their business objectives. Our extensive suite of products and services is designed to manage risk and compliance more efficiently and effectively.
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Direct Law & Personnel
Unique Award winning - Hands On HR - Unlimited attendances at your premises. Chair all hearings,disciplinaries,dismissals, tupe & redundancys. Contracts of employment - self employed terms - Company Handbook Documentation. 9-5 advice on all HR queries. Indemnity - optional - to cover legal fees. Health & Safety Policy drafting - risk assesments - advice - training
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Metis HR
Help with problem employees. Legal Compliance of your employment policies. One off projects. Investgations of employees. Attendance Management. RecruitmentRetention. Speedy tailored solutions with all HR issues. Out of hours support.
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Local help for startups

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