Courtney Consultancy

Elaine Courtney has worked hard to get where she is today.

After working in the recruitment industry for years, in 2007 she decided to branch out on her own.  But within months Courtney Consultancy Ltd was experiencing problems, and the sudden death of Elaine’s father in the December, followed by the on-set on the recession in 2008, meant that the company’s future looked doubtful.

Nearly three years on and the story couldn’t be more different. 

Elaine realised there was a gap in the market and recognised that businesses were not only looking for someone to help them recruit staff, but also wanted a service which would help with other staffing issues such as contracts and inductions, along with disciplinary and grievance advice.

Working with organisations across the North West, Courtney Consultancy provides this comprehensive package, resulting in protection not only for the organisation but for the employees themselves.

Elaine said: “HR is an area I’m really interested in and I’ve spent years with my head in books learning all I can as well as gaining my Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development accreditation.

“It isn’t something you can take lightly – for example one company I know dismissed a member of staff for good reason, but because they didn’t document it properly it wasn’t straight-forward and ended up going to a tribunal. 

“We make sure that all the proper processes are in place so issues like this are completely avoidable.”

Thanks to around £3,000 Stepclever funding the consultancy has been able to kit-out their new office at Vauxhall Neighbourhood Council with all the necessary equipment, including staff!  Elaine employs two people and is planning on accessing more Stepclever funding to take on a third person in the forthcoming months.

Elaine added: “Stepclever have been wonderful and their advice has been invaluable.

“Setting up a business can always be a risk, but having an organisation like Stepclever support you throughout the process is a real bonus.”

To find out more about Courtney Consultancy, call 0845 309 6191 or email elaine@courtneyconsultancy.co.uk.  The website www.courtneyconsultancy.co.uk