I've been kicking around the idea of starting a consulting business. Its probably a couple years out as I need to get my finances more in order and some more industry experience wouldn't hurt either. I have a bachelors in business management, a masters in human resources, and a little over 3 years experience in HR.
I'd like to do HR consulting/services (setting up benefits plans, onboarding solutions, investigations, develop company policy, etc...) and serve the small to mid sized company. Companies that are growing to the point that they need some more organization and standardization, but aren't big enough to employ an actual HR employee/department.
Most small companies seem to put all HR responsibilities on their office manager who is already wearing several hats. As the company grows and potential HR issues/needs become more complicated that person is overwhelmed and makes mistakes. I'd like to help these smaller companies avoid the HR growing pains. I'd like feedback on if you think this is a viable business. I'd provide services on either a one off need or on a retainer kind of deal. Anyone have or had a small business who would have hired for these services?
