Collective [adjective/noun]

A group of individuals bringing together their expertise, working collaboratively toward a shared purpose.

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With decades of combined experience across HR, finance and legal consultancy, we understand that growing SMEs face challenges far beyond payroll. That’s why The Schluter Collective exists; to bring together the right expertise at the right time. Collaborative by nature, we draw on our skills and experience to make projects cost‑effective, efficient and delivered with care. Our goal? To give you peace of mind and become your dependable go‑to for every future project in our wheelhouse.

Our Services

Services and ideas about how we can help you free up time or unlock expertise in your growing business.

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Human Resources

  • Our HR services are designed to support businesses at every stage of their growth. From day-to-day operational support to strategic consultancy, we provide tailored solutions that align with your company’s goals and culture.

    Whether you're looking to streamline your recruitment process, improve employee engagement, or ensure compliance with the latest employment legislation, our team of HR professionals is here to help. We offer expertise in areas including onboarding, performance management, training and development, workplace wellbeing, and dispute resolution.

  • Bespoke Company Handbooks from £500
    Employment Contracts from £250
    Recruitment Process from £750
    Due Diligence & Screening from £1000
    Hourly HR Consultancy £50/hour

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Legal Services

  • Our legal consultancy services are designed to support SMEs through every stage of business growth. From day-to-day legal queries to strategic risk management, we provide tailored advice that aligns with your commercial priorities and sector-specific needs.

    Whether you're navigating employment law, managing contracts, or ensuring regulatory compliance, our team of legal experts is here to help. We offer practical guidance across areas including commercial contracts, data protection, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and company structure.

  • Commercial Contracts from £250
    Non-disclosure Agreements from £150
    Company Registration from £250
    General Legal Advice £175 /90 mins

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Financial Consultancy

  • Our financial consultancy services are designed to help SMEs navigate the complexities of managing and growing their business. From day-to-day financial operations to long-term strategic planning, we provide tailored advice that supports your commercial goals and ensures sustainable growth.

    Whether you need support with budgeting and forecasting, financial compliance or optimising cash flow, our team of experienced consultants is here to help. We offer practical guidance across areas including financial reporting, tax planning, risk management, investment analysis and business restructuring.

  • Payroll Queries £50/hour
    Financial Mentors from £50/hour
    Project Forecasting/Viability from £250
    Company Valuation from £500
    Share Option Schemes from £1000

Next Steps: If you’d like to create a bespoke package, or are interested in any of our indicative services, please click here to Contact the Collective →

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Meet Helen

Helen Schluter LLB - Collective Founder

A qualified (non-practising) solicitor, she combines legal expertise with commercial insight to provide pragmatic, people-focused solutions. With extensive experience across HR, tax, and legal advisory, Helen specialises in supporting SMEs at every stage of their journey. She thrives in start-up and scale-up environments, bringing adaptability, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to help businesses grow with confidence.

Alex Georgiou

“As General Counsel Helen brings a real 'can do' approach, always trying to find the best way to make things work, and supportive across a really wide range of activities for both our Ltd and LLC businesses.

Helen is absolutely dependable, very hard working, and extremely efficient. She is able to translate big open conversations to swift follow-up, clarity, and actions.”

Alex Georgiou

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“Helen is an experienced and resourceful Legal and HR professional, who really cares and understands how to get the best out of people.

Helen and I worked together for over four years on various projects apart from other monthly/yearly and ad-hoc tasks.”

Maria Ximena Soriano, ACMA CGMA 

“Helen is a real expert at accurately reading the room, establishing the facts and delivering on whatever is needed to bring unity and a sense of team.”

Rosie Mills-Smith

Rosie Mills-Smith
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“Helen is a great sounding board and seems to have a great ability of bringing the best out in people, she brings a personable style that just makes her a pleasure to work with.”

Bijal Sian