HR Fundamentals for Small Business Owners

Overview

As a business grows, its biggest challenges stop being about products and start being about people. Hiring the wrong person, unclear roles, and weak structure quietly cost owners time, money and peace of mind. This programme gives small business owners the essential people-management systems they need to grow with confidence.

Over four weeks of live virtual training, you will learn how to hire well, define roles, onboard new staff, and manage performance simply — without needing a full HR department.

Who This Programme Is For

• Small business owners managing a growing team
• Founders hiring their first employees
• Managers responsible for people but with no formal HR training
• Entrepreneurs who want structure without bureaucracy
• Anyone who wants to build a healthy, well-run team

The Problem

Most small businesses grow their teams by instinct. They hire in a hurry, skip proper onboarding, leave roles undefined, and only address performance when something goes wrong. The result is confusion, avoidable turnover, and owners trapped doing everything themselves. They don't need a corporate HR manual — they need simple, practical systems that fit a small, growing business.

What You Will Learn

• Hiring fundamentals: how to attract and select the right people
• Designing clear job descriptions that set expectations
• Onboarding basics that help new staff succeed quickly
• Setting up a simple, sensible employee structure
• Simple performance management systems that keep people on track

Programme Outcomes

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

• Hire with more confidence and fewer costly mistakes
• Define roles clearly so everyone knows what is expected
• Onboard new team members smoothly and professionally
• Manage performance without conflict or guesswork
• Build the people foundation for a business that can grow

Cost Structure

Programme fee: ₦30,000 (one-time payment). This covers the full four-week live virtual training, all live sessions, guided practical exercises, templates, and your certificate of completion. There are no hidden charges.

Course Modules

Module One — People & Your Growing Business. Why structure matters and where owners typically go wrong.

Module Two — Hiring Fundamentals. Attracting, screening and selecting the right people.

Module Three — Job Descriptions & Role Design. Setting clear expectations from the start.

Module Four — Onboarding Basics. Helping new staff settle in and perform quickly.

Module Five — Employee Structure Setup. Organising roles and reporting simply and sensibly.

Module Six — Simple Performance Management. Keeping people accountable and motivated without conflict.

How You Will Receive Your Training Details

After you enrol, our team will reach out using the contact details you provide at checkout. You will receive a welcome message, the schedule for the next available cohort, and your joining link for the live sessions. If you enrol ahead of a new cohort, we will confirm the start date and keep you informed every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need HR experience or a background in HR? No. This programme is designed for business owners and managers with no formal HR training.

Is this suitable for a very small team? Yes. It is built specifically for small and growing businesses.

Is the training live or pre-recorded? All sessions are live and virtual, so you can ask questions about your own business in real time.

Will I receive a certificate? Yes. You receive a certificate of completion at the end of the programme.

What do I need to participate? A laptop or smartphone and a stable internet connection.

About Anakalice Academy of Distinction

Anakalice Academy of Distinction is a workforce development and professional learning company that helps organisations build stronger teams and helps individuals build stronger careers. Our programmes are practical, people-focused and grounded in real workplace experience across human resources, learning and development, and professional training. We exist to close the gap between qualifications and real-world skills — equipping professionals with the competence, confidence and tools to move their careers forward.