Starting a Small Business Journey and Striking Out on Your Own
- employersadvantage

- 19 minutes ago
- 2 min read

When Cindi Basenspiler calls to say she is working on a project and asks if I would be interested... Say less, the answer is yes! As someone I admire, it was an honor that Cindi called me and asked me to participate in this project with her. It’s a different take on having meaningful and authentic conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship, starting a business and building a small business. We do this all while enjoying time together, outdoors and getting a little bit of exercise.
Starting a Small Business Journey Comes with Real Challenges.
Walk with us through the conversation broken down into four parts.
Part 1 – Striking out on your own
In our first episode of a four-episode series, we talk about how Deanna's journey in starting her small business Employers Advantage LLC got started all those years ago and how I used what I learned to launch Alonespace.
What’s your start up story?

HERE ARE SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS THAT WE GET ABOUT EMPLOYERS ADVANTAGE HR SUPPORT:
How do I start with HR document templates for my small business in North Carolina? Small businesses can start by creating foundational HR documents such as offer letters, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and basic policies that align with North Carolina and federal requirements. Do you feel lost in this start-up procedures? We can help!
Where can I find HR document starters for small businesses in Cornelius, NC?
HR document starters can be found through HR consulting partners like us, who understand local and state compliance and can tailor documents to your business size and industry.
What HR compliance challenges do small businesses face in the US? Common challenges include employee classification, wage and hour compliance, documentation accuracy, and keeping up with changing employment laws. Employers Advantage HR would love to assist you in compliance standards - feel free to contact us.







