Hiring on a Shoestring: Stop Doing Everything Yourself

Workshop with Helen Sanders, Founder & CEO at HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies).

Feeling Like You're Drowning in Your Own Success?

You know that feeling - your business is growing, but you're working harder than ever.

You're the CEO, marketing manager, customer service rep, and coffee maker all rolled into one.

Sound familiar?

Here's the thing: you don't have to do it all forever.

But figuring out when to hire, who to hire first, and how to afford it? That's where most of us get stuck.

I'm Helen Sanders, and I've been helping entrepreneurs like you navigate this exact challenge for over 20 years. This workshop isn't going to be me talking at you for two hours - we're going to roll up our sleeves and figure out YOUR specific situation together.

What we'll work through:

• When you're actually ready to hire (spoiler: it might not be when you think)
• Clever alternatives that don't require a full-time salary commitment
• How to prioritise which help you need first (because you can't hire everyone at once)
• Ways to find great people without breaking your budget
• The hiring mistakes that could cost you big time (and how to avoid them)

This is perfect if you're:

• Drowning in your to-do list
• Considering a VA but not sure where to start
• Ready for your first proper hire but feeling overwhelmed,
• Or just tired of being the bottleneck in your own business.

You'll leave our workshop with a clear plan, practical tools, and probably some new entrepreneur friends who totally get what you're going through.

Ready to stop being a one-person show?

About your trainer

Helen Sanders, HFBAC - Strategic People Expert

People & Hiring Expert, HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies)

25+ years helping entrepreneurs stop doing everything themselves and build brilliant teams

Workshops are free for all aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups, and small businesses in the West of England Combined Authority region. All events are funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority through the UKSPF.

FAQs

Will there be refreshments?

Tea and instant coffee will be provided in the meeting room. Bristol Central Library has a cafe with a range of other refreshments for purchase.

What is your refund policy?

BIPC Bristol events are free, but places are limited and events can be oversubscribed. If you no longer wish to attend the session, when possible please give two working days’ notice by email or cancel on Eventbrite.

Can I attend if I am not a member of the library?

Any Bristol-based business or person with a business idea is welcome, but we always recommend joining the library as it is free and makes our business databases, books, and e-books easy for you to access.

What are the parking and accessibility provisions at Bristol Central Library?

Please see the Bristol Central Library website for information about visiting the library.

How can I find out about BIPC Bristol news and upcoming events?

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