Trust and good intentions are important in business, but are they enough? In this episode of Her Take on Business, Faye and Tennille sit down with HR consultant Abby to unpack why written contracts are one of the most important tools for protecting both businesses and employees.

Together, they explore the risks of relying on verbal agreements, the legal obligations many small business owners don't realise must be documented, and how clear written agreements help create stronger relationships, better communication, and fewer misunderstandings. Abby shares practical advice on moving from informal arrangements to professional documentation without losing the warmth and trust that make great workplaces thrive.

Whether you're hiring your first employee, managing contractors, or reviewing existing agreements, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you safeguard your business, create clarity, and build a solid foundation for growth.

Tune in to learn why friendly doesn't have to mean informal, and how putting things in writing can protect everyone involved.

Most small business owners think cyber-attacks happen to "someone else." In this episode of Her Take on Business, hosts Tennille Skelly and Faye Kowalski talk with Andrew Waters from Pivot IT about why that assumption is exactly what makes small businesses such an easy target.

Andrew walks us through the cyber threats small businesses are facing right now, the biggest mistakes owners make around passwords and basic security hygiene, and why multifactor authentication is one of the simplest and most effective defences available, even for businesses with no dedicated IT team. He also shares a real world example of how strong security practices (or the lack of them) directly changed the outcome for a business.

If you've ever wondered whether your business is actually at risk, or where to start if you want to fix that, this episode gives you a clear, no jargon place to begin.

What if your business could thrive even when you step away?

In this episode of Her Take on Business, hosts Tennille Skelly and Faye Kowalski dive into one of the biggest challenges for business owners, letting go. From burnout and bottlenecks to the pressure of being everything in your business, they share honest insights on why doing it all is actually holding you back.

Together, they explore the shift from being the engine of your business to becoming its architect, and what it really takes to build something sustainable.

💡 In this episode, we cover
The warning signs your business relies too heavily on you. Personal experiences with burnout and missed opportunities. How to delegate with confidence and without guilt. Building trust within your team and empowering others to step up. Why systems and processes are the secret to long term growth. Practical ways to create a business that runs smoothly without constant input from you.

If you are ready to stop feeling stuck and start designing a business that supports your life, not consumes it, this episode is for you.

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