Nearly 14 years ago, while serving as an HR Director for a major Manchester charity, Niel Cope identified a gap in the market - local businesses lacking the right HR support and infrastructure.
With a deep passion for helping organizations manage and develop their people, Niel took the leap, launching a business in the midst of a recession, with five kids, a big mortgage, and no clients.
Today, that bold decision has grown into a thriving venture, making a real impact on businesses and their people.
People Matters HR is now a growing company based in Bury, Greater Manchester, specializing in providing tailored HR and Health & Safety support to businesses of all sizes.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Niel and I talked about:
✅ Identifying a market gap and launching an HR consultancy business.
✅ Balancing family responsibilities while transitioning to entrepreneurship.
✅ The impact of networking on People Matters HR’s early growth.
✅ Pricing strategies for client acquisition and business sustainability.
✅ Transitioning out of daily operations for long-term success.
✅ The role of branding and SEO in driving business growth.
✅ Expanding into leadership development beyond compliance work.
Thanks, Niel!
Website: www.peoplemattershr.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nielcope
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