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Knowledge should be shared. Our blog is a place where we pass along the insights, strategies, and lessons we've gained from years of experience in accounting and people operations. From practical guides for small business owners to industry-specific tips and strategic HR advice, our goal is to empower you with the information you need to make confident, informed decisions for your small business.
Bookkeeping Terms Every Small Business Owner Should Know (and Why They Matter)
Not sure what accounts receivable or chart of accounts mean? Learn the most important bookkeeping terms and how they impact your business decisions, profit, and financial health.
What Makes a Great Manager in a Remote Workplace
Discover the essential traits and practices of strong remote managers. Learn how regular 1:1s, employee empowerment, and clear documentation improve performance and culture in distributed teams.
Do I Still Need a Bookkeeper If I Use QuickBooks Online?
QuickBooks Online simplifies bookkeeping, but it doesn’t replace a bookkeeper. Learn when DIY isn't enough and how professional help ensures accuracy and insight for small businesses.
Onboarding and Offboarding: How Remote, In-Person, and Hybrid Workplaces Should Approach Each
Learn how onboarding and offboarding processes should adapt for remote, in-person, and hybrid teams. Explore best practices, employee feedback loops, and how The Hazel Group helps create seamless people experiences from start to finish.
How to Create a Career Path and leveling Strategy for Your Team
Discover how to create a career pathing strategy that drives engagement, supports employee development, and scales with your business. Learn the essential components of career path frameworks and how The Hazel Group helps small to mid-sized companies remote and onsite, design tailored, effective growth strategies.
Tax-Ready Books: How Monthly Bookkeeping Saves Time and Money
Monthly bookkeeping helps small businesses stay organized, reduce tax-time stress, and avoid costly errors. Learn how to get your books tax-ready with The Hazel Group.
Should Your Small Business Use an HRIS to manage people operations?
Find out if an HRIS is the right solution for managing your small business’s people operations. Learn the benefits, setup steps, and how Hazel Group supports implementation.
How to Track Cost of Services Sold (COSS) and Why It Matters
Learn what Cost of Services Sold (COSS) means, how to track it accurately, and why it's essential for pricing and profitability in service-based businesses.
Bookkeeping Reports That Actually Help You Run Your Business
Discover which bookkeeping reports matter most for small businesses, how to read them, and how to use the data to make smarter, faster decisions.
HR for Remote Teams: How to Support Culture, Communication, and Compliance
Leading a remote team? Learn how to build HR systems that foster culture, streamline communication, and maintain compliance no matter where your people are.
When to Hire a Bookkeeper: Signs Your Business Is Ready
Not sure if it’s time to hire a bookkeeper? Learn the key signs that your growing business needs professional bookkeeping support to stay organized and scale.
How to Choose the Right Bookkeeping Package for a Virtual Business
Discover how remote-first businesses can select the best bookkeeping package for their needs. Learn which features matter most in tech, ecommerce, agencies, and more.
What Is a Fractional CPO and How Can They Help Your Business?
Discover how a Fractional Chief People Officer supports HR strategy, people growth, and business scalability for small and mid-sized companies without full-time overhead.
How to Scale People Operations Without a Full-Time HR Team
Learn how small and mid-sized businesses can scale HR processes without hiring in-house staff. Explore tools, strategy, and how a Fractional CPO can help.
Contractor vs. Employee: Key Payroll Differences for Small Businesses
Confused about the difference between a contractor and an employee? Learn the legal, payroll, and tax distinctions every small business must understand to stay compliant.
Contractor vs. Employee: HR Considerations Every Small Business Should Understand
Unsure how to classify your team? Learn the HR and legal implications of contractor vs. employee status—and how proper classification protects your business and culture.
Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Learn practical cash flow management strategies to help small and mid-sized businesses improve financial health, boost stability, and plan for sustainable growth.
Bookkeeping Systems Every Remote Business Should Have in Place
Discover the essential bookkeeping systems remote businesses need to stay organized, compliant, and ready for growth. Ideal for startups, ecommerce, agencies, and more.
How to Build an Effective Employee Onboarding Process That Drives Retention and Engagement
Learn how to create a structured onboarding process that improves employee experience, reduces turnover, and supports long-term success.
How to Structure an Annual Performance Review Process
Learn how to design an annual and 360 performance review process that supports employee growth, business goals, and organizational development.