Are you stopping your small business from growing because you’re worried about having employees? Yes, there are legal requirements associated with hiring, as well as tax implications and other compliance issues. But a basic knowledge of human resources or the support of an HR specialist can help you expand your business without getting into hot water! Julie Waters has 20 years of experience as an HR professional, serving companies in Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida and Washington. Julie is also the author of HR Explained: A Practical Guide to Human Resources for Small Businesses. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Julie joins Anjel to explore the wide range of expertise an HR professional might have and explain when a small business should consider bringing on a human resources specialist. Julie discusses the common mistakes small business owners make around employment law and how an HR consultant or organization can help you avoid them. Listen in to understand the nuances of 1099 versus W-2 employees and learn the fundamentals of human resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners. What You Will Learn  How Julie developed an interest in HR and organizational development The wide range of expertise an HR professional might have (e.g.: employment law, hiring, etc.) When a small business should consider bringing on an HR specialist Some of the common reasons why small business owners get into hot water with the law How an HR consultant or organization can help you avoid costly mistakes What differentiates an employee from an independent contractor The pros and cons of hiring 1099 contractors vs. W-2 employees in your business How Julie thinks about the challenges of firing an employee How Julie leverages the soft skills of listening and following her intuition in HR Julie’s role as consultant to small businesses that don’t have an HR person Connect with Julie Waters HR Explained Resources  HR Explained: A Practical Guide to Human Resources for Small Businesses by Julie Waters, MSHRM, PHR Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell   Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email [email protected]