Helping Australian small business owners overcome and avoid people problems, build better teams, and master the mental game of being the boss.

Practical HR and people management support for Australian small business owners so you can hire right,
manage well, and lead your team with confidence.

Let's Talk About Your Team

Build the Team. Become the Leader. Grow the Business.

At People Powered Business, we help small business owners create teams that perform - through practical HR systems, mentoring, and leadership support designed for real-world businesses.

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Tell me what's going on. We'll work out where to start

Not all people problems are the same. Neither is the support.

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HR support on demand — for less than $25 a week

Get instant access to compliant HR templates, tools and resources, plus monthly live Q&A sessions and direct access to Kristy-Lee as your HR expert. Everything you need to handle your team with confidence, without the cost of hiring a consultant.

This is for you if you want practical HR support, tools and expert guidance you can access whenever you need it.

 

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Power BOSS Private mentoring for established business owners - 5 places only

A 6-month private partnership where Kristy-Lee is in your corner for every people decision you face. Monthly strategy calls, Voxer access between sessions, and someone who genuinely gets what it means to run a small business with a team that's holding you back.

This is for you if your business is established and profitable, but the people side is exhausting you and you're done going it alone.

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Everything we do at People Powered Business is built around the P.E.O.P.L.E. Pathway, our framework for supporting small business owners across the entire employee journey, from hiring the right people the first time, through to managing, developing and leading them every step of the way.

Most small business owners reach out for help because they are uncertain, overwhelmed and are second guessing every decision they are making when it comes to their team. The P.E.O.P.L.E Pathway changes that. It gives you structure, direction, clarity and certainty to help you finally feel in control of your team, and your time.

This is the roadmap no one handed you when you started growing your team.

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Meet Kristy-Lee

I'm a passionate small business supporter and mentor who knows that you can't build a successful business that gives you real freedom without the right team behind you. After more than 20 years working exclusively with small and medium businesses across Australia, I've seen every people problem you can imagine — and I can help with all of them.

What makes me different? Most HR people will tell you looking after your people is your number one priority. I'll tell you it's your business, and you're in control. When you work with me, you'll never have to second-guess another people decision again.

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Trusted by Clients Like You

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"As the owner of a small, but growing business, I knew that I needed HR support, but I didn't really understand the value of it. After joining People Powered HR After joining I quickly became aware of all the things I didn't know that I didn't know. This is definitely one of the best investments a small business owner can make to support their growth."

Loren Bartley

CEO Impactiv8
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"Kristy-lee, has always been so supportive and responsive to all of our questions. If it wasn’t for her assistance I wouldn’t have the confidence to face the team to have the difficult conversations.  She conveys her knowledge and expertise on all HR subjects we have had to deal and always gives the well-researched right advice to ensure we don’t fall into a legal nightmare."

Michael Trimblett

General Manager Loyal IT Solutions
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"I don't know how I would have coped without the People Powered HR group for support and Kristy-Lee's expertise, and guidance. It's been my go-to for dealing with sudden change, recruitment strategy and support. "

Tracey Bode

CEO - ZYTEQ

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