Every stage is a chance to remind leaders that growth begins with trust - in yourself, your people, and your purpose.

Learn how to use AI effectively in your small business. Discover Salt & Light Advisors’ 4-step prompt formula to make AI your silent business partner.

Silence breeds rumors. Clarity builds trust. When leaders hold back during tough financial seasons, employees fill the gaps - usually with a darker story than reality. In this post, I share why steady financial transparency pays off in trust, engagement, and retention, plus scripts you can use right now to communicate clearly without oversharing.

When was the last time you truly rested - not just slept, but let your mind recharge? Science shows rest fuels better decisions, creativity, and trust. Here’s how leaders can model it—and a toolkit to make it part of your workplace culture.

Stop hustling harder and start scaling smarter. Here are 5 power moves you can implement right now to unlock growth without burnout.

HR in a Box is a smarter, more affordable way to manage HR without hiring a full-time team. From uncovering compliance risks to building strong people practices, this membership gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence you need to lead well.

Most small businesses focus on sales and operations but ignore the real growth lever—hiring & onboarding. The truth? Poor onboarding causes turnover, wasted time, and lost money. With the right system, you can boost retention, save thousands, and build a team that sticks.

Have you noticed something “off” with your team? Low morale and burnout aren’t just HR problems — they’re costly leadership challenges that drain productivity, profits, and culture. Learn how to spot disengagement early and lead your team back to connection.

Loyalty doesn’t happen by luck. It’s a strategy.
From onboarding to renewals, discover how HR plays a pivotal role in keeping clients coming back and why it’s the smartest way to scale both your people and your profits.

Our YouTube channel crossed 53,000 views and 422 hours watched this year, and we’re celebrating by sharing the 10 most popular short videos from 2025. From people strategy to personal growth, these quick clips deliver insights in under 30 seconds. Plus, don’t miss our most-watched long-form video and a special podcast episode that got personal.

Small teams grow fast and that growth often leads to confusion, conflict, and compliance gaps. In this post, discover how one nonprofit turned chaos into clarity with Salt & Light’s help, and how you can do the same with just-in-time HR support through HR in a Box.

Winging it on the people side of your business? You’re not alone. One growing business owner thought she just needed a little HR help until she realized what she really needed was a partner. Here’s how Salt & Light Advisors helped her simplify operations, build a stronger team, and finally feel confident leading. Ready to do the same? Start with HR in a Box.

Summer PTO shouldn’t put your business at risk. Learn how our HR in a Box membership keeps HR running in the background while you step away with confidence.

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through the people side of business anymore.

Salt & Light Advisors’ Collective Memberships were built to give you clarity, connection, and traction whether you’re building HR from scratch, stepping into entrepreneurship, or leading with faith and purpose.

From small business owners and nonprofit leaders to corporate women making bold moves, our members aren’t just learning they’re growing in aligned community.

Real support. Real people. Real results.
This could be your season to stop spinning and start building.

Hybrid schedules, mental-health priorities, AI recruiting, transparent pay, and relentless upskilling define HR in 2025. Here are the five trends—supported by new SHRM data—that small businesses must track to stay competitive.

Hiring a full time HR leader is costly, but skipping strategy is riskier. This article explores why fractional HR executives are the smart, scalable solution for small businesses and how Salt & Light Advisors is leading the way with bold, modern HR partnerships.

When a nonprofit Executive Director realized that outsourced HR and patchwork solutions weren’t cutting it, she turned to Salt & Light Advisors for something deeper. Clarity, strategy, and true partnership. What followed was a transformational shift: optimized systems, data-backed compensation insight, and renewed confidence in leadership. This is what fractional HR done right can look like.

You don’t need to overhaul your business. Just fix one thing really well.

Whether it’s compensation, hiring, or performance, our Essentials Projects give you clear, strategic HR support without the complexity. One issue, one solution, real momentum.
Let’s get one thing off your plate, starting today.

Seasonal or not, hiring doesn’t have to be rushed, reactive, or risky. The Strategic Hiring Toolkit is your step-by-step resource for making smarter hiring decisions, starting now.

Retaining top talent isn't just about pay and perks. New data from the CEO Academy reveals that flexible, consistent, and employee-driven scheduling practices are among the most effective, yet underused, retention strategies. Here's why now is the time to rethink how you support your team.