Based in Falkirk · Central Scotland

Friendly support for small businesses

HR | Payroll | Benefits | Training | Business Support

Practical support for small businesses across Falkirk, Stirling and Central Scotland — whether you need help with HR, payroll, employee benefits, training or the admin side of your business. Flexible support that fits around your business, from one-off help to ongoing monthly support.

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How I can help

Local support

Based in Falkirk, working with small businesses across Central Scotland — on site or remotely.

Flexible packages

Support shaped around what your business actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all package.

Ongoing or one-off help

From a single piece of work to regular monthly support — whatever works best for you.

About

Support from someone who understands small businesses

Having spent many years working in family businesses and operational roles, I know first-hand how much small business owners have to juggle. When you’re wearing lots of hats, it’s easy for things to get put off — but with employment law continuing to change, and the introduction of the Fair Work Agency, it’s important to stay on top of the people side of your business.

That’s where I come in. With a background spanning operations, HR and payroll, I offer flexible, affordable support to help small businesses stay on top of HR, payroll, benefits, training and business admin — without the cost of employing in-house.

Services

Support shaped around your business

Support can be one-off, ongoing or project-based — depending on what your business needs.

HR Support

Practical HR support for every stage of the employee journey — from recruitment and onboarding to contracts, policies and day-to-day people management.

  • Recruitment and interview support
  • Contracts, policies and handbooks
  • Induction, onboarding and employee paperwork
  • Day-to-day HR support, including absence and employee-related matters
  • BreatheHR setup and ongoing platform support
Payroll

End-to-end payroll support to help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

  • Weekly or monthly payroll processing
  • Timesheets, time and attendance, overtime and commissions
  • Statutory payments, starters, leavers and payroll changes
  • Payroll admin, including change of terms letters and employee paperwork
Benefits

Support with the admin that sits behind employee benefits, helping keep things organised and up to date.

  • Benefits administration and employee changes
  • Cycle to work, refer a friend and similar schemes
  • Benefit nominations and employee forms
  • General support with employee benefits and records
Training

Practical training to help managers and teams feel more confident, informed and supported.

  • HR and people management training
  • Policy and process-based training
  • Absence, disciplinary and grievance training
  • Leadership training support as your business grows
Business Support

Extra support with the admin and practical side of running a busy business.

  • Tender and procurement support
  • General admin support and business coordination
  • Process reviews and improvements
  • Forms, documents and business paperwork

Why Crawford Consultancy

Why work with Crawford Consultancy?

Support that works around your business — practical, flexible and designed to make life a little easier.

Support that flexes with your business
Whether you need one-off help, regular monthly support or an extra pair of hands during a busy period, support can be shaped around what works best for your business.
Practical help, not overcomplicated advice
I understand the pace of small business life and the many priorities that come with it. My focus is always on giving practical support that feels useful, manageable and worth the investment.
More than one service under one roof
From HR and payroll to benefits, training and business support, Crawford Consultancy offers joined-up support across the areas that often overlap in a small business.
Friendly support at an affordable price
Support should feel approachable, not overwhelming. I work with small businesses in a way that feels personal, flexible and affordable — without the cost of employing in-house.

How It Works

Getting started is simple — and there’s no obligation

STEP 01

Get in touch

Give me a call, send an email or fill in the contact form — whatever feels easiest. We’ll have an initial chat about your business, what you need help with and whether I’m the right fit to support you.

STEP 02

Free, no-obligation meeting

If it sounds like I can help, I’ll arrange to come out and meet you on site to talk things through properly. It’s a chance for me to understand your business, what you need support with and how I can help. This meeting is free of charge and there’s absolutely no obligation.

STEP 03

Support shaped around your business

If you’d like to go ahead, we’ll work out the best way forward together — whether that’s one-off help, support with a specific project or ongoing monthly support.

Insights

Practical HR & payroll advice for small businesses

Plain-English guides on the employment questions Falkirk and Central Scotland business owners ask most often.

Business Support · 10 Sep 2026

Is Your Business Ready for Growth – or Would More Work Cause Chaos?

More customers are great — but only if your business can cope. How to prepare systems and processes before growth creates chaos.

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Payroll · 3 Sep 2026

I’ve Made a Payroll Mistake – What Do I Do?

Overpaid or underpaid an employee? A practical guide to correcting payroll mistakes and preventing them happening again.

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HR Essentials · 16 Aug 2026

What Should I Do If an Employee Keeps Calling in Sick?

How to manage repeated sickness absence fairly — policies, return-to-work meetings and formal reviews.

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Areas covered
Falkirk
Stirling
Grangemouth
Bonnybridge
Denny
Larbert
Bo'ness
Dunfermline
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Remote UK-wide
Areas Covered

Based in Falkirk, supporting businesses across Central Scotland

Crawford Consultancy works with small businesses across Falkirk, Stirling and the wider Central Belt, offering support both on site and remotely.

If you’d prefer face-to-face support, I’m happy to come out to your business. If remote support works better, that’s absolutely fine too. Whether you need ongoing monthly support or help with a one-off piece of work, we can find an approach that works for you.

Remote support is also available for businesses further afield.

HR support in Falkirk · HR support in Stirling · Payroll in Falkirk

Get In Touch

Need a hand with HR, payroll or business support?

If you think I could help, I’d love to hear from you. Whether you need support with something specific or just want to chat through what might be helpful for your business, feel free to get in touch.

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Location
Falkirk, Central Scotland
Response Time
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