Learning Center
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 Privacy and Security: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
When you outsource your bookkeeping, you're not just handing over numbers - you’re trusting someone with your most sensitive financial data. We explore the top privacy and security concerns for small businesses, how to choose a secure virtual bookkeeper, and what practices and tools help protect your information every step of the way.
When Employee Issues Get Complicated, You Don’t Have to Handle Them Alone
Struggling with a difficult employee issue? Get expert, outsourced project-based HR support to handle employee relations, performance, and conflict.
Why SHRM-Certified HR Guidance Matters for Small Business Success
Learn how outsourced SHRM-certified HR support helps small businesses stay compliant, build strong teams, and avoid full-time hiring costs.
What is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Why does it matter for my business?
Learn how a QuickBooks ProAdvisor can simplify complex bookkeeping. The Hazel Group's certified team helps small businesses stay accurate and informed.
What to Do Before the First Interview: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring Smarter
Before your next interview, set your small business up for hiring success with these four key steps. The Hazel Group can help you build the process.
What Bookkeeping Reports Should I Review?
Learn which monthly bookkeeping reports every small business should review and how The Hazel Group delivers right-sized, strategic financial reporting.
What Should My Bookkeeper Be Doing in QuickBooks Each Month?
Curious what your bookkeeper should be handling in QuickBooks Online each month? Learn what tasks keep your books clean, accurate, and ready for tax season or business decisions.
The ROI of People Strategy for Small Businesses
Discover why strategic HR is essential for small businesses. Learn how smart people practices reduce turnover, improve service quality, and protect your business from costly hiring mistakes.
Why We Recommend Gusto for Small Business Payroll & HR
Learn why Gusto is our top payroll and HR platform for small businesses. Explore features, benefits, and how The Hazel Group integrates Gusto with your bookkeeping and HR needs.
Why Doesn’t My QuickBooks Balance Match My Bank Account?
Seeing a different balance in QuickBooks Online than in your bank account? Learn why this happens and how a professional bookkeeper can help fix it.
When to Bring in a Fractional HR Leader
Discover when your business is ready for a fractional HR leader. Learn how part-time strategic HR support can resolve people issues, improve hiring, and strengthen culture as you grow.
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.