Think HR is just hiring and firing? Think again—one small mistake could cost your business BIG.In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Tom Applegarth, an HR expert with 30+ years of experience, to uncover the biggest HR mistakes small business owners make—and how to avoid them.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ The #1 HR mistake that could lead to lawsuits (and how to prevent it)
✅ When to hire fractional HR services instead of a full-time HR manager
✅ The real cost of employee turnover—and how to reduce it
✅ How to legally and safely fire an employee without getting sued
✅ Why misclassifying 1099 contractors can get you in serious trouble
✅ How an effective HR strategy can actually save you money

If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or CEO, this episode is a must-watch to protect your company, improve retention, and avoid costly HR pitfalls.

Tom' Link
Website: https://preferredcfo.com/our-team
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomapplegarth1/

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