Hi, I'm Doug - the founder of Sure Betts HR Solutions.
I work with early stage startups across the UK who are ready to hire - but don't have the time or confidence to tackle HR on their own.
I’ve helped founders just like you:
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Set up their first contracts, handbooks and policies correctly and take on their first employees
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Stay compliant with UK employment law without the legalese.
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Handle early staff issues calmly and fairly
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Create a positive culture that attracts and keeps great people
I get how fast things move in the startup world - and how important it is to get HR right before things go wrong.
With me, you'll get plain English advice, quick answers, and everything you need to build a team safely and confidently. I also won't tie you into an expensive contract.
I keep it simple because you've got enough complexity already.
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Book a Free Discovery Call tell me what’s on your plate and what’s keeping you up at night.
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HR Essentials Review – I’ll assess what you already have, what’s missing, and what’s most urgent.
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Get Protected – I’ll create or update your contracts, policies, and HR documents so you’re legally sound and ready to grow.
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You’ll walk away with a clear, compliant HR foundation — and no more guesswork.
I offer a simple, fixed-fee package designed for startups with up to 10 employees:
✔ Employment Contracts – legally compliant, tailored to your business
✔ Employee Handbook – simple, clear, and branded for your team
✔ Core HR Policies – covering essentials like holidays, sickness, and conduct
✔ Starter Guidance – onboarding, probation, and payroll setup made easy
✔ Optional Add-Ons – HR software setup, advisory support, or growth planning
Fixed price of £997+VAT. No retainers. No jargon.
Just peace of mind that your HR is right from the start.
Get the HR Basics Right from Day one...to avoid future growing pains
I promise to make HR simple for UK startups hiring their first team or employee so they can protect their business, impress investors and set their teams up for success
You’re building something exciting — but once you start hiring, things get complicated fast.
Contracts, handbooks, onboarding, payroll, time off… all suddenly land on your plate.
You’re Growing Fast — But HR Is Slowing You Down
You’ve got product momentum, funding conversations, or your first client wins — but HR is the last thing you want to be figuring out right now.
Still, you know it’s a risk to ignore it and hope it all sorts itself out.
Here’s what most founders tell me:
“We just need to make sure our contracts are legal.”
“I’ve copied a policy from somewhere, but I’m not sure it’s compliant.”
“My team keeps asking about holidays, pay, and working hours — and I don’t have answers.”
“We don’t want to do anything wrong, but we can’t afford a full HR team yet.”
You don’t need corporate HR.
You just need HR that you can be sure of to make sure you’re protected — and that you look like the professional, credible employer you already are.
Here's what my clients say
Tanya Ramsay - HR Operations Manager at Vita Healthcare
"I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction and appreciation for the exceptional services provided by Sure Betts HR Solutions Ltd in assisting us with the implementation of our new Human Resources (HR) system. Their impressive depth of knowledge and thorough understanding of our needs for the system and guidance throughout has been a huge help in ensuring we get the most we can out of the system. He has exceeded our expectations in every aspect"
Rebecca Hodds - HR Manager at NRS Healthcare
I worked with Doug in his capacity as HRIS expert, to support me & my central HR team to get the most from our system. He took the time to understand the business well enough to make tailored suggestions, maximising opportunities to improve transactional processes, remove duplication & allow the HR admin team to improve employee and manager experience. Doug was patient & encouraging in his approach and always explained things in a clear way. I would highly recommend him.
Jen Bennett - CPO at Kascade (Tech)
"Working with Doug has been a delight. Doug has taken the time to understand our business and existing measures before developing detailed and scientific recommendations, which will add value to our business. Doug's reward specialism has been a welcome addition, especially when combined with his real-world commercial insight and experience (even better that it has been sector relevant for us too).
I highly recommend Doug and any cost of consultation will definitely be money well spent."