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Training and Events
Being a business owner or a team manager can be tough. We want to help you build the capability to be a great employer or people manager. We also want to connect you with others who will make your life easier - supporting you and your business.
To employ or not to employ?
Wednesday 15th January 2025 - 10:00-11:30
Free online webinar
As a business owner, at some point you may need to add additional capacity or capabilities to your business - so should you:
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employ someone?
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engage a self-employed freelancer?
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outsource to another company?
Making this decision can be challenging, particularly with legal and tax considerations to bear in mind.
In this webinar Tara Hopkins, founder of HR by Tara, will discuss
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what makes someone an employee
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the costs of employing someone
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w hat you need to include in an employment contract
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what makes someone a genuine self-employed freelancer
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the risks associated with "disguised employment"
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what type of agreement you should have in place for freelancers
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how to protect your business when using freelancers
Becoming an employer
Wednesday 5th February 2025 - 10:00-11:30
Free online webinar
This webinar by HR by Tara is perfect for small business owners looking to navigate the complexities of employing staff.
It covers essential topics such as what defines an employee, registering as an employer, contracts, payroll, health and safety, data protection, employee rights, and effective people management. It aims to provide clear, jargon-free guidance to help businesses become good employers and streamline their HR processes.
Hiring effectively for your business
Wednesday 5th March 2025 - 10:00-11:30
Free online webinar
​Are you struggling to find the right candidates for your company?
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Join us on Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 10:00 AM (London Time) to learn valuable tips and strategies for hiring the best talent for your business. Our expert, Tara Hopkins, will share their insights on sourcing, interviewing, and retaining top employees. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your hiring process to the next level! Register now to secure your spot
Business Buzz
Our Founder, Tara Hopkins hosts a monthly informal, in-person business networking event in High Wycombe, part of the Business Buzz community.
We meet on the second Thursday of each month, from 10am to 12noon at Grounded Kitchen. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided, plus the opportunity to chat with lots of people from the local business community.
There’s no membership, no pre-booking required, just £10 + VAT payable on the Business Buzz app in advance, or at the event.​
Employment Law in a Day - for business owners
We’ll be publishing a date soon for our popular one-day training event for business owners, taking you through the essentials you need to know about employment legislation, to keep you out of hot water.
This is a one day (09:30-16:30) in-person training event, held in either Princes Risborough, Wendover or Great Missenden. Lunch and refreshments are included. If you’re interested in attending then please let us know now, and secure the early bird price of just £195 (standard price is £250).
