Circle Consulting
Circle Consulting is an HR consulting company that provides fractional HR support and specializes in organizational culture and effectiveness.
Why It Works
It targets small to midsize companies that need HR expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire, making it a flexible solution for clients.
Revenue & Traction
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Founding Story
The founder transitioned from a corporate HR role to start the consulting business to have more control over their work and achieve personal goals.
Business Playbook
Emphasizes providing tailored HR solutions and helping businesses with culture checks and organizational effectiveness.
Why this works now
Small to midsize companies with limited HR resources often struggle to maintain effective organizational culture. Circle Consulting offers fractional HR support to address this need. The company utilizes platforms like LinkedIn to connect with potential clients through targeted content marketing. A challenge for Circle Consulting is the high customer acquisition cost associated with building a client base in a competitive market, which may lengthen the time to profitability.
Additional Information
The founder's experience in human resources informs the approach taken at Circle Consulting.
Source
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show
Episode: 687: $200/Flip: Inside the Return Reselling Side Hustle
Creation Date: July 28, 2025
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