Frank HR Solutions

20/05/2026

You don’t own your LinkedIn connections.

Or your Instagram followers.

Or your Facebook audience.

One hacked account, platform issue or algorithm change and years of networking can disappear overnight.

That’s why building your own email distribution list matters.

Great, impactful session on email marketing yesterday delivered by the green goddess that is Alex O'Neill.

Algorithms change. Accounts get restricted. Platforms disappear. Socials can be wiped out overnight.

But your email distribution list? That’s yours.

Building your own database gives you a direct line to the people who genuinely want to hear from you, without relying on a platform deciding who sees your content.

If email marketing is something you’ve been putting off, I’d highly recommend reaching out to Alex to understand how to make the most of your campaigns and start building something sustainable. Alex is also very patient!

Great to spend time with Dan Hughes, Kari Ann Roberts and Nicola Proctor and a load more friendly faces. Thank you Solent Growth Partnership and SLR Recruitment Solutions

28/04/2026

Always good to showcase and support other businesses. Transport for corporate events, sporting events, family days out, cruise and airport transfers. Lovely relaxed journey with extras to make your journey really special. Charge your phones and enjoy air conditioning and your favourite tipple too ☺️

21/04/2026

It never feels like work when you are so passionate about what you do.

A Wellbeing and Menopause webinar, tailored to the organisation ❤️

19/04/2026

Sometimes you just need to spend time with your mum

The person that knows you the best.

Your biggest cheerleader

The person who sheds tears and says I'm so proud even though they don't quite understand what you do.

So Friday night was treat mum night and the cocktails were spot on ❤️

18/04/2026

Who could open doors for you?

 

Brilliant ladies networking session at Ladies Who Latte, Fareham on Friday.

 

We welcomed a mix of familiar faces and new women into the room, and as always, the energy spoke for itself; open, supportive and genuinely engaged.

 

The conversation focused on something that often gets overlooked in networking.

 

Not who you can sell to…

But who could open doors for you.

 

The reality is that most opportunities don’t come directly from the person you’re speaking to.

 

They come from:

- Someone they introduce you to
- A conversation they remember later
- A recommendation when you’re not even in the room

 

That’s why every conversation matters.

 

Even if:

- They’re not your ideal client
- They don’t need your service
- Nothing immediate comes from it

 

There is always a next layer.

 

If you’ve been thinking about coming along but haven’t yet, this is your sign.

 

We’re not about awkward pitches or forced conversations. We’re about building relationships that actually lead somewhere.

 

Next session: Friday15 May, 10:00am, The Talisman, Park Gate.

 

Come and see for yourself what it’s about.

11/04/2026

That moment when you realise you need to have 'that' conversation with an employee.

Most business owners don’t mind the day-to-day.

It’s the tricky conversations that get avoided.

- Performance slipping
- Something not quite right

And from the employee side?

They might not even realise there’s an issue yet.

- So things get left…
- Hoped they’ll improve…
- Handled informally…

Until it escalates.

These conversations matter, for both sides.

Done properly, they give clarity, support and a chance to improve.

Done badly (or avoided), they create frustration and confusion.

I work with small businesses locally to step into these situations and handle them clearly, calmly, and fairly.

If this sounds like your business right now, drop me a message and I’ll talk you through it.

10/04/2026

I used to think more social media connections meant more opportunity.

It doesn’t.

It just means more noise if you’re not intentional.

If you’re trying to grow your network right now, pause for a second.

Who are you actually trying to connect with?

And what are you doing after you connect?

That’s where the difference is.

08/04/2026

01/04/2026

Two years ago, I took a risk.

Frank HR Solutions is 2 today!

Honestly, it hasn’t been easy.

If HR is sitting on your ‘deal with it later’ list, please message me. Let’s get ahead of it before it becomes a problem.

In the last 2 years I’ve:

- Won awards
- Spoken on podcasts and LinkedIn Live
- Delivered menopause talks and sexual harassment training
- Stepped outside my comfort zone and built confidence on social media
- Became a Group Leader of a successful ladies’ business networking group
- Worked as a strategic HR partner to businesses reducing risk, strengthening managers and supporting business growth
- Helped business owners save thousands by dealing with issues early
- Made a real difference in high-impact situations, supporting businesses and individuals through complex workplace challenges
- Supported people across my local community through unpaid advice and networking

And most importantly I work with clients who trust me to do the right thing.

Year 3 is about growth, impact, and working with the right businesses.

If you’ve supported me, thank you. It means a lot😘

31/03/2026

From April 2026, you’ll need to build and keep 6 years of holiday records. Are you set up for that?

Because this has come in quietly under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and most businesses I speak to have no idea it’s landing.
If your answer is ‘I think so but not sure’ get in touch. This is exactly where risk builds.

You’ll need to be able to provide adequate evidence including:

- Records proving holiday entitlement
- How holiday pay has been calculated
- Payments for unused leave on termination

Importantly this starts from April 2026 and you must retain records for SIX YEARS

If you can’t show it, you can’t defend it.

With the Fair Work Agency coming in, this shifts from admin to real commercial risk.

The good news is that a system like Breathe HR makes this simple and keeps everything in one place. I can set you up with a 14 day trial so you can see exactly how it works.

If you’d like to understand your options, give me a shout.