At People First, we believe that behind every business challenge is a person trying their best to do right by their team—and that’s where we come in.
When Sarah, a first-time franchise owner, opened her senior care business, she was full of heart and determination—but quickly found herself buried under the weight of compliance issues, hiring challenges, and unfamiliar employee policies. “I just wanted to focus on caring for clients,” she told us. “But instead, I was losing sleep over onboarding paperwork and whether I was following labor laws correctly.” That’s when Sarah partnered with us.
From day one, we became her behind-the-scenes HR partner. We built her a custom employee handbook, set up her hiring processes, advised her on payroll deductions, and were just a phone call away any time she needed guidance—whether it was handling a performance issue or making sure her workers’ comp policy was buttoned up.
In just a few months, Sarah’s confidence as an employer grew. “You took a huge burden off my plate,” she said. “Now I get to be the leader I want to be without second-guessing every decision.” Today, Sarah’s business is thriving. She’s built a strong, loyal team and even refers other franchisees our way.
Her story reminds us why we do what we do: to empower small business owners to succeed with peace of mind and professional support at their side.