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Practical support, priced simply

Whether you need the key HR basics in place, ongoing support each month, payroll support or help with a one-off project, Crawford Consultancy offers flexible support designed around the needs of small businesses.

The aim is to keep pricing straightforward, affordable and proportionate to the size of your business — giving you access to practical support without the cost of employing in-house.

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HR Essentials Pack

£495 (one-off)

A practical package for businesses who want to get the key HR basics in place properly.

This is ideal for businesses employing staff for the first time, businesses without formal documentation in place, or anyone who wants to make sure the essentials are covered before issues arise.

What’s included

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Initial consultation (up to 2 hours)

A relaxed conversation to understand your business, your team and what you need, so everything is tailored to your setup.

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Employment contracts

Employment contracts tailored to your business, including variations where needed for different roles or working patterns.

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Core policies and procedures, including:
  • Disciplinary and grievance
  • Absence management
  • Equal opportunities
  • Dignity at work (bullying and harassment)
  • Data protection
  • Whistleblowing
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Follow-up check-in

A follow-up conversation once everything is in place, so you feel comfortable with the documentation and know where to come if you need support.

Ideal for

  • Businesses taking on employees for the first time
  • Businesses without formal HR documentation in place
  • Businesses whose contracts or policies may be out of date
  • Business owners who want the key HR basics in place without overcomplicating things

HR Starter Pack

£695 (one-off)

A more complete package for businesses who want the key HR foundations in place, together with a handbook that brings everything together clearly for their team.

This is a good option for businesses who want more than just the essentials, but don’t necessarily need a wider suite of templates and supporting documents straight away.

What’s included

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Everything in the HR Essentials Pack, plus:
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Employee handbook

A clear, easy-to-use handbook that brings your key policies, expectations and day-to-day guidance together in one place for employees.

Ideal for

  • Businesses who want the key HR basics in place alongside a staff handbook
  • Businesses looking for a more complete HR setup from the outset
  • Employers who want contracts, policies and a handbook working together as one package
  • Businesses who want to put stronger foundations in place before they grow further

Ongoing HR Support

Monthly retainer support for businesses who want regular HR help without employing in-house

Retainer support is designed for businesses who want practical HR advice on hand, support with day-to-day employee matters, and the reassurance of having someone who understands their business and team.

Monthly retainer pricing

Number of employees Monthly retainer from
1–5 employees from £99per month
6–10 employees from £149per month
11–25 employees from £249per month
26–50 employees from £399per month
51+ employees Tailored quote

Retainer pricing depends on the size of your team, the level of support needed and the amount of ongoing involvement required. If your business needs more frequent contact, more hands-on support or a broader level of ongoing help, I’ll always discuss this with you upfront and quote accordingly.

Payroll support can also be quoted separately depending on the size of your team and the level of support required.

What’s included

Retainer support is designed to give you regular access to practical HR guidance and routine support as things arise, without having to start from scratch each time. Depending on the size of your business and the retainer level agreed, support can include:

  • Day-to-day HR advice and guidance
  • Support with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Drafting standard HR letters and routine documentation
  • Employment law updates and practical guidance
  • Ongoing document maintenance where appropriate
  • Agreed check-ins and priority response for retained clients

Additional support available if needed

Retainers are designed for ongoing, day-to-day support rather than extensive casework or a high volume of hands-on work. Where more time-intensive support is needed, this can absolutely be provided, but may be quoted separately. This might include:

  • Attending formal meetings such as disciplinaries or grievances
  • Conducting investigations
  • Extended on-site support
  • Larger HR projects or more complex casework
  • Support that goes beyond the usual scope of the agreed retainer

If anything falls outside of your monthly support, I’ll always be clear with you upfront and agree any additional costs before going ahead.

Ideal for

  • Businesses with employees who need regular HR support
  • Business owners managing people without in-house HR
  • Businesses who want to stay compliant without having to keep up with changing employment law themselves
  • Anyone who wants a trusted point of contact for day-to-day support

Payroll Support

Tailored payroll support for small businesses

Payroll support can be tailored depending on the size of your team and how much support you need.

Some businesses want help with the full payroll process, including timesheets, overtime, commissions, statutory payments and employee changes. Others simply need support with payroll processing, HMRC submissions and keeping everything running smoothly each month.

Payroll support can include

  • Weekly or monthly payroll processing
  • Timesheet or time and attendance processing
  • Overtime, commission and pay adjustments
  • Starters, leavers and payroll changes
  • Statutory payments
  • Pension administration linked to payroll
  • HMRC submissions and year-end support
  • Payroll administration and employee paperwork

Pricing

Payroll pricing is tailored based on:

  • the number of employees
  • payroll frequency
  • whether support is needed for the full payroll process or only part of it
  • the level of administration involved alongside payroll

If you’d like to talk through payroll support, get in touch and I can provide a tailored quote based on what your business needs.

One-Off & Project Support

Flexible support for businesses who need help with something specific

Not every business needs ongoing support. Sometimes you just need help with one issue, one document or one specific piece of work.

One-off and project support is available for businesses who need practical help without committing to a retainer.

This can include

  • Recruitment support, including help with job adverts, shortlisting and interviews
  • Contract drafting or contract reviews
  • Policy reviews and updates
  • Handbook reviews or handbook rewrites
  • New starter or onboarding documentation
  • Training sessions
  • Disciplinary or grievance support
  • Workplace investigations
  • On-site support where needed
  • Other project-based HR support

Pricing

One-off and project work is priced according to the scope and level of support required. Fixed fees may be available for some pieces of work, and any costs will always be agreed upfront.

Not sure what you need?

That’s absolutely fine. Some businesses know exactly what support they’re looking for, while others just know they need a bit of help and want to talk it through.

If you’re not sure which option would be the best fit, get in touch and we can have a chat about what would work best for your business.

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