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Vivian had more than ten years' HR experience when she joined face2faceHR. What she hadn't done before was run her own b...
04/09/2026

Vivian had more than ten years' HR experience when she joined face2faceHR. What she hadn't done before was run her own business.

That's quite a different thing. 🌱

Having the systems, training, guidance and people around her helped give Vivian confidence as she moved from experienced HR professional to running face2faceHR Bury St Edmunds.

As Vivian says herself, you don't need to know everything from the outset.

💚 If you'd love to work for yourself but it's the running a business part that makes you hesitate, you're certainly not the only one.

Send us a message if you'd rather have a chat.

Thinking about working for yourself can make you focus on all the things you haven't done before.But don't forget everyt...
03/09/2026

Thinking about working for yourself can make you focus on all the things you haven't done before.

But don't forget everything you already know. 💚

If you've spent years working in HR, you've already handled difficult conversations, solved people problems, advised managers, interpreted employment law, balanced competing priorities and helped organisations make better decisions.

Becoming self-employed doesn't wipe all of that experience away.

🌱 There will be new things to learn when you start a business, of course. But you're not starting from zero.

If running your own HR consultancy has crossed your mind, what part of it feels like the biggest unknown?

02/09/2026

Running your own business doesn't have to mean running it solo.
One of the things people can worry about when considering self-employment is losing the colleagues, conversations and support they've been used to.

With face2faceHR, you run your own HR consultancy, but you're also part of a network of people building their own businesses too. 💚

🎥 This Reel probably shows that better than we can!

Would having this kind of network around you make a difference if you were considering self-employment?

Want to see what else comes with being part of face2faceHR?

Find out more and download our prospectus here: https://bit.ly/3SGt9ob

🤔 Have you ever wondered whether building a successful HR consultancy means you have to do everything yourself?Over the ...
31/08/2026

🤔 Have you ever wondered whether building a successful HR consultancy means you have to do everything yourself?

Over the past month, we've explored how creating a sustainable consultancy is about much more than managing your diary. It's about protecting your time, setting healthy boundaries and building routines that help you perform at your best. 🌱

In our latest article, we look at one final piece of the puzzle... the value of having the right support around you. 🤝

From proven systems and practical resources to coaching, marketing support and a collaborative network of experienced consultants, the right support doesn't just help you grow your business. It helps you build it in a way that's sustainable for the long term. 📈

If you're considering a move into HR consultancy, it's worth asking yourself not just what business you want to build, but who you want beside you as you build it.

📖 Take a look at our latest article and discover how the face2faceHR approach helps consultants grow commercially while protecting their confidence, time and energy. https://bit.ly/4gyKK9M

💬 We'd love to hear your thoughts.

As summer begins to draw to a close, have you taken a moment to reflect on what you've learned about your business... an...
31/08/2026

As summer begins to draw to a close, have you taken a moment to reflect on what you've learned about your business... and yourself? 🌿

It's easy to head into autumn with a packed diary and an even longer to do list. But the most successful HR consultants know that sustainable growth isn't about doing more. It's about making better decisions.

In the final article of our August series, we explore how taking stock of the summer can help you plan the months ahead with greater clarity, confidence and purpose. From recognising what's worked well to identifying where small changes could have the biggest impact, it's a chance to build a consultancy that's both commercially successful and sustainable for the long term.

Throughout August we've explored:
✅ Creating a sustainable work life balance
✅ Setting healthy boundaries
✅ Building routines that support long term resilience
✅ The importance of having the right support around you

Now it's time to bring those lessons together and think about what's next.

If you've been considering HR consultancy, perhaps this is the perfect time to pause, reflect and take the first step towards building the business you really want.

Read the full article and discover how a little reflection today could shape a stronger tomorrow. 🍂 https://hubs.la/Q04q-5pH0

How much of your week is spent reacting instead of leading your business? 🤔As HR consultants, we're great at helping cli...
28/08/2026

How much of your week is spent reacting instead of leading your business? 🤔

As HR consultants, we're great at helping clients solve problems, but it's easy to let our own businesses become driven by whatever lands in the inbox next.

The reality is that long term resilience isn't just about protecting your wellbeing. It's about building simple routines that help your consultancy run more smoothly, reduce decision fatigue and create space to focus on what really matters.

Our latest article explores practical routines that can help you build a more sustainable, commercially successful business, including:
✔️ Weekly planning that keeps you in control
✔️ Scheduling business development consistently
✔️ Protecting valuable thinking time
✔️ Reducing unnecessary decisions through repeatable processes
✔️ Regular business reviews that keep you moving forward

If you're thinking about moving into HR consultancy, or you're looking for ways to build a stronger consultancy for the long term, we hope you'll find some useful ideas.

👉 Take a look at the full article and discover how small routines can make a big difference. https://bit.ly/4yaLuJn

What changes when you go from being an experienced HR professional to running your own HR business?You don't suddenly lo...
28/08/2026

What changes when you go from being an experienced HR professional to running your own HR business?

You don't suddenly lose all the experience you've built over your career. But using that experience within your own consultancy brings a different set of challenges and decisions.

Throughout September, our franchise articles will be exploring that transition and some of the skills that can help you grow into business ownership.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be looking at:
🧠 Making the mindset shift from HR professional to business owner
💡 Making business decisions with confidence
🌱 Using your leadership skills in your own consultancy
📈 Growing into the business-owner role

Whether you're already running an HR consultancy or you're considering making the move into self-employment, we hope the series gives you some useful food for thought.

Follow us throughout September to catch each article as it's published.

Have you ever found yourself replying to client emails late in the evening... not because you had to, but because it som...
27/08/2026

Have you ever found yourself replying to client emails late in the evening... not because you had to, but because it somehow became the norm? 📱

One of the biggest challenges in HR consultancy isn't finding clients. It's protecting your time once you have them.

Setting boundaries isn't about saying no or working fewer hours. It's about creating a consultancy that delivers exceptional service while remaining sustainable, professional and enjoyable to run for the long term.

Our latest article explores how to:
✅ Set expectations from the very beginning
✅ Protect time to grow your business, not just service it
✅ Say yes without saying yes to everything
✅ Build boundaries that support both your clients and your success

Strong boundaries don't limit your business. They give it the space to grow. 🌱

If you're considering moving into HR consultancy, or you're already thinking about how to build a consultancy that lasts, this article is well worth a read.

👉 Take a look and see which boundaries could make the biggest difference to your business. https://bit.ly/4wV0ppZ

🌞 Have the summer holidays given you a chance to pause and think about what's next for your career?Sometimes it takes st...
06/08/2026

🌞 Have the summer holidays given you a chance to pause and think about what's next for your career?

Sometimes it takes stepping away from the day to day to ask yourself some bigger questions.

👉 Am I still enjoying my role?
👉 Could I build something of my own?
👉 What would I want my working life to look like in a few years' time?

Many people assume that running your own consultancy means working longer hours and never really switching off. But the most successful consultants know that sustainable success isn't about being busy. It's about protecting your energy, setting clear boundaries and building a business that can grow without taking over your life. 💡

Our latest article is the first in our August series, "Energy, boundaries and sustainability in consultancy," and explores how experienced HR professionals can create a consultancy that's both commercially successful and sustainable for the long term.

Whether you're considering a move into consultancy or simply reflecting on your next career step, we hope it gives you plenty to think about.

👉 Take a look here: https://hubs.la/Q04q-1m-0

Are you building an HR consultancy that supports your life... or one that's taking it over?For many HR consultants, the ...
03/08/2026

Are you building an HR consultancy that supports your life... or one that's taking it over?

For many HR consultants, the pressure to always be available, say yes to every opportunity and fit "just one more thing" into the day can gradually become the norm. But it doesn't have to be that way.

This month, we're focusing on energy, boundaries and sustainability in consultancy and sharing practical ideas to help you create a business that's successful, enjoyable and built to last. 💚

Over the coming weeks, we'll be exploring:
🌿 Creating a sustainable work-life balance as an HR consultant
⏰ Setting boundaries that protect your time and energy
💪 Building routines that support long-term resilience
🤝 How face2faceHR supports your wellbeing as well as your business
🌞 Reflecting on summer and planning the months ahead

Whether you're already running an HR consultancy or you're considering making the move, we hope this series gives you plenty of practical ideas and reassurance that success doesn't have to come at the expense of your wellbeing.

After all, the best consultancy isn't one that leaves you exhausted. It's one that's sustainable for the long term.

We'd love you to follow the series throughout August and let us know which topic resonates with you most. 😊

https://hubs.la/Q04q4GM-0

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