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Laura Hartley Consultancy Ltd

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Recruitment is harder than ever, and the more businesses I talk to, the bigger the challenges are.

I work with SME business owners who are just like our Avatar "Suzie".

What keeps them awake at night?

"It feels like I’m constantly in over my head. I’m running this business I’ve worked so hard to build, and yet, every time we need to hire someone, it’s like entering a minefield. What if I hire the wrong person again? What if I waste thousands on agencies or someone leaves after a few months? I can’t stop worrying about how this one decision could set us back months or even years. It’s like there’s no margin for error, and that terrifies me."

Using our signature training programme: Talent Success Programme – participants gain the following:

Outcomes

Small business owners gain a proven, repeatable hiring system that removes the stress and guesswork from recruitment.

  • Confident Hiring 
  • Effective Recruitment Process
  • Seamless Onboarding 
  • Stronger Retention 
  • Lower Hiring Costs 

This program ensures better hires, smoother onboarding, and a stronger, more engaged team – leading to long-term business success.

We also provide a bespoke in-house training program for managers, as well as a VIP strategy day for businesses needing a tailored approach.

Our mission for 2025 is to empower 100 SME business owners with the confidence and skills to hire effectively, make informed decisions, and build strong, successful teams.

Look out for our five-day FREE challenges. 

What one top tip would you give to a business owner embarking on a growth plan?

Look after your people. I know it can be seen as a cliché, but it is a valuable one. If your people are happy, the team culture will thrive, and they will welcome and support new members joining. 
Recognise the rising stars and start to plan their future with the company with them.

Why is Lancashire a great place to grow a business?

I am a Lancashire lass and having been in the recruitment industry 25 years I have been fortunate to work with many brilliant businesses in the county. There is a real passion here to support business and entrepreneurs. This is through funded project like Boost, networking and award celebrations.

Why are you backing Boost Business Lancashire?

Boost provides invaluable FREE support to businesses. There have been many initiatives over the years, but Boost has stood the time. This is down to the quality of the mentors and support available but also the Boost leaders listening to what businesses NEED not just what they think they do.  

 

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