HR Basics & Common Pitfalls: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Most small businesses don't think about HR until something goes wrong — a misclassified worker, a handbook that doesn't hold up, an employee dispute with no paper trail. This workshop is designed to get ahead of that.
We will work through:
- HR Foundations — worker classification and compliance basics with Virginia-specific thresholds and numbers
- HR Beyond Compliance — the pieces most small business owners haven't gotten to yet
- Common Pitfalls — the mistakes that cost small businesses the most in time, money, and legal exposure
- Your Roadmap — growth thresholds to watch, when to bring in outside help, and a self-audit checklist to take home
We will start with a short self-assessment to identify where your business stands today and leave with a personalized action plan connecting gaps to real next steps.
Presented by Sheika McCoy, PHR, SHRM-CP, Executive Director and Lead Consultant of Intentional HR Consulting
Bring your Brown Bag lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Bring your Brown Bag lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
300 Lucado Place,
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Fees/Admission
Complimentary
The Center for Entrepreneurship programming is supported by the Truist Foundation
Contact Information
Small Business Development Center
