In this episode, following a question in his Facebook Group Bill goes live, to talk about why your business might be in a dip and what you can do to keep things moving. This podcast is sponsored by Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. Want to know how YOUR Pet Grooming business is doing? Why not take my Groomer Health Check: https://petpassiontoprofit.com/quiz/

The podcast hosted by Bill Betts provides practical business advice for pet grooming businesses, focusing on employment relations. In this episode, Megan, the founder of Your HR Handled, shares her HR expertise tailored to small businesses, particularly those with one to twenty employees. Megan discusses various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, contract writing, policy development, and addressing employee issues.

Key points include:

1. Recruitment: Employers must avoid discrimination in job advertisements and compensate potential employees for trial days.
2. Employment Obligations: Employers must ensure pay meets minimum wage, provide written contracts, and establish clear policies on breaks and holidays.
3. Payroll and Legal Compliance: Employers need to register for PAYE, verify employees' right to work, and maintain accurate records.
4. Employee Rights: Employees are entitled to breaks, holiday entitlements, and statutory sick pay. Employers should also consider flexible policies for medical appointments and compassionate leave.
5. Workplace Policies: Clear policies on bullying, harassment, and mental health are essential. Employers should also inform employees about CCTV usage.
6. Disciplinary Procedures: Employers must have documented procedures for managing misconduct and poor performance.
7. Termination: The process for resignation, dismissal, and redundancy should be handled with compassion and clear communication.

The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to employment law to create a fair and compliant workplace, encouraging employers to seek HR support when needed.

Welcome to the Dog Grooming Business Help and Support podcast! In this exciting episode, host Bill Betts, a renowned pet grooming business coach, sits down with Sophie James, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of successful businesses. Sophie shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she has encountered along the way. As an innovator in the pet care industry, Sophie also delves into her latest venture: cat grooming.

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Learn from her unique insights and gain valuable advice that can help you elevate your own grooming business.

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