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Running your own HR consulting business

Running your own HR consulting business - or any business for that matter can seem like a daunting task. 

But it doesn't have to be. 

We have helped over 145 HR and business professionals launch their own HR consulting business using methodology that works in the Australasian market. We provide HR Coaches:

 

  1. A Toolkit of proprietary solutions that are built off our own research into 900+ Australasian businesses to address current and future problems. 

  2. An intensive, 2 week training Academy where you will understand the pain points of Australasian businesses, how to provide pragmatic solutions to your clients, how to build your network, market your business and build a business plan that works for you. 

  3. Ongoing support via a network of Master Coaches that have been running their own successful HR consulting businesses for over 20 years. 

  4. Ongoing learning via monthly masterclass sessions

  5. A HR Coaching Toolkit that evolves regularly to meet the needs of you and your clients

  6. A network of referral partners to provide expert support for areas you don't want to focus on. 

Why Melissa Started her Business with HR Coach
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The HR Consulting Market

The Small to Medium Enterprise section (SME) is the powerhouse of the Australian economy. 

According to the ABS, there are more than 2 million businesses operating in Australia that employ less than 200 employees. The sector is responsible for providing 42% of the nation's private sector employment, yet, they rarely employ HR managers as the economics of the position don't add up.

 

Our statistics show that the average HR consultant can service 200-400 employees for their clients, meaning a full workload for an HR consultant is only 10 - 20 clients in total. But there are 2 million businesses in this sector. 

The challenge with accessing the SME market is that the majority of the decision-makers do not come from an HR background. They need pragmatic solutions, that are research-based and add to their bottom line. 

Management jargon, policies and procedures and 'happy' employees just dont cut it.

HR Consulting as a Career

Our HR Coach Network Members are driven by three main goals:

  1. To add value to their clients by linking activity with strategy

  2. Staying up to date with evolving market trends

  3. Being in control of their own professional future and work/life balance

Since 2006, HR Coach has been helping HR and Business professionals achieve their goals by providing a foundation and support structure that makes it possible for them to turn their knowledge and experience into a consulting business.

 

Our Network Members come from many diverse professional backgrounds, including:

  • Human Resource professionals and Consultants

  • Occupational Health and Safety

  • Training, Learning and Development

  • General Management

  • Sales and Marketing

  • Operations and Finance

  • Project Management and Engineering

Meet HR Coach Network Member Katrina Haynes
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HR Coach, A Strong Foundation and Supportive Network

Professionals from all walks of life are drawn to the HR Coach Network to gain access to exceptional tools, methods, intellectual property, and market-leading research.

Coaching is particularly effective in Small to Medium Enterprises (SME's)and has certainly become a preferred and accepted service. Given that the typical SME has no devoted human resource function, HR Coaches have an opportunity to do great work that makes a positive impact on employees, business owners and the local community.

The HR Coach Australasia Network has over 145 members in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The proportion of males to females is evenly split. This is a statistic we are particularly proud of when you consider that in middle to executive management, the ratio is more heavily weighted to males. The flexibility of a human resource and business coaching business has allowed mums to return to work, business professionals to recognise their real worth and most importantly, for all individuals to rediscover the enjoyment in their work!

Next Steps

Our selection process is comprehensive to ensure it's a good fit for you and your business, as well as our Network. We only work with people and organisations that want to deliver solutions that add real value to their clients. 

​Our onboarding process:

Step 1

Our Business Feasibility Guide dives deeper into the HR consulting market in Australasia, our Business Partner Network, our proprietary tools and why over 140 businesses have started with HR Coach

Step 2

We'll get in touch to better understand you and your business needs, as well as share some of our research into the SME market to see if we pass the taste test. 

Step 3

We conduct a Skills and Capability Assessment ​to understand your experience and skills across the National HR Framework and your business acumen. 

Step 4

A 4-6 hour meeting to review the details of the HR Coach toolkit, what is included in the 2-week Academy, the business model and ongoing support. 

Step 5

You review our Licence Agreement with your representatives and reference check with our existing HR Coaches to better understand why they joined HR Coach.

We understand that making a move into your own business is a personal and complex decision, to help with this we have developed a thorough due diligence process. 

 

Our aim is to provide you with concise, accurate information about the market and how an HR Coach can add value using proprietary tools and products. Our Business Feasibility Guide provides you with the options to make an informed decision on what is right for your business. 

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