HR Essentials for Small Business Owners
Hire right. Manage well. Stay protected.
Everything you need to build a solid HR foundation—without the legal fees, the jargon, or the guesswork. Choose the format that fits how you learn, or get everything in the Complete Bundle and Save.
✓ 7 chapters ✓ 10 templates ✓ Video Workshop ✓ Instant Download
Does this Sound Familiar?
• You hired someone and now you’re not sure you did it right
• You don’t know which forms are legally required—and you’re afraid to find out
• An employee is a problem and you don’t know how to handle it without being sued
• You need to let someone go and you hesitate because you may do it wrong
• You can’t afford an HR consultant but you can’t afford a mistake either
HR Essentials is built for small business owners who are figuring out HR on their own, without the budget for a consultant.
Plain English—No HR experience needed—Ready to use today
WHAT’S INCLUDED
HR Essentials - the Ebook, the Templates, the Workshop
The Ebook Guide includes every HR situation your business will face.
Introduction—Why HR Matters
Chapter 1—Legal Foundations
Chapter 2—Hiring the Right Way
Chapter 3—Onboarding
Chapter 4—Essential HR Policies
Chapter 5—Performance Management
Chapter 6—Compensation and Benefits
Chapter 7—When Employees Leave
Appendix — Overview of the 10 Templates
“Nobody taught what you needed to know. This ebook will change that.”
The ten Templates are for every stage of the employment lifecycle. Fully editable Word files.
Job Offer Letter
New Hire Paperwork Checklist
Employee Handbook Starter
Performance Review Form
30/60/90 Day Onboarding Plan
Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Policy
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Termination Letter (Two Versions)
Manager’s Onboarding Checklist
Offboarding Checklist
The HR Essentials Video Workshop is a self-paced video course that walks you through every chapter of the ebook. If you had rather listen than read—or if you want to be able to pause, rewind, and take notes—this is the format for you.
•Self-paced—watch on your own schedule, on any device.
•Covers all seven chapters of HR Essentials
•Pause and apply—designed for busy business owners.
•Pairs perfectly with the ebook and templates for the complete experience
The Ebook, the Templates, and the Workshop are available separately or as the Complete Bundle.
One goal. Four ways to achieve it.
Each piece works on its own. Together, they give you everything—the knowledge, the documents, and the step-by-step guidance to protect your business from day one, and stop making expensive mistakes you didn’t know you were making.
EBOOK
The guide that tells you exactly what to do. Hiring, discipline, pay problems, and how to exit employees cleanly. No fluff.
$37
Each product stands on its own, or combine them in the bundle. Select the option that fits how you work.
TEMPLATES
10 Word documents that you can start using today—offer letter, performance write-ups, termination letters, and more.
$57
WORKSHOP
45 minutes of straight talk on the HR calls that trip up small business owners most. Watch once, refer to forever.
$47
⭐Most Popular⭐ Complete Bundle
All three products. One download.
HR Essentials Ebook Guide PDF
10 Templates - Word documents
45 minute Video Workshop
Save $14 vs. buying separately
$127
HR Essentials covers the fundamentals that apply across the U.S. But every state has its own rules—on final pay timing, mandatory sick leave, anti-harassment training requirements, mini-COBRA, and more. State-specific HR supplements are available for all 50 states + DC and are designed to be used alongside this guide.
Know your state’s rules
Single State $37 | 3 State Bundle $97 | Full Library (all 50 states + DC) $497
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this legal advice?
No, HR Essentials is educational content—not legal advice. It is designed to help you understand how HR works and avoid the most common mistakes—not to replace an employment attorney. For specific legal situations, always consult a qualified attorney.
What format are the templates?
All ten templates are fully editable Microsoft Word (.docs) files. They are delivered as a zip download. Open each file, replace the bracketed placeholders with your company information, and use.
Do I need the ebook to use the templates?
No, the templates stand alone. That said the ebook gives you the context to use them correctly and the two are designed to work together. If you are new to HR, the ebook is strongly recommended.
What format is the ebook?
The ebook is delivered as a PDF download. You can read it on any device, save your files, and return to it whenever you need it.
What states does HR Essentials cover?
The core guide covers federal law and general best practices that apply across the United States. For state specific rules, see the State Compliance Kit add-ons.
Is there a refund policy?
Because these are digital downloads, all sales are final. If you have a question before purchasing, email claire@suttonessentials.com
Ready to get your HR in order?
You do not need to be an HR expert to protect your business and take care of your people. You just need the right foundation. HR Essentials gives you that in the format that works best for you.