Stop Winging It on HR. Start Building Systems That Scale.
The complete HR program for SMB owners who want to hire smarter, retain top talent, and build teams that drive growth—without becoming HR experts. Evidence-based frameworks. Stage-matched content. Immediate ROI.
Trusted by 2,500+ SMB owners • Evidence-based frameworks • Built for businesses like yours
Annual cost of bad hires + turnover for a 10-person company
of SMBs stall after year 3 due to people problems
higher retention with structured onboarding (SHRM)
Sound Familiar?
You didn't start your business to become an HR expert. But suddenly, people problems are everywhere.
You've Made Expensive Mistakes
That 'perfect' hire who turned out to be a disaster? It cost you $30K–$100K in lost productivity, recruiting, and team disruption. And it's not just the money—it's the 6 months of chaos.
50-200% of salary lost per bad hireGood People Keep Leaving
Your best performer just quit for a competitor. No warning. No succession plan. Now you're scrambling to replace them while the team picks up the slack.
Turnover costs 50-200% of annual salaryYou're One Mistake From Legal Trouble
Employment law changes constantly. You're not sure if your handbook is compliant, if you're classifying contractors correctly, or what documentation you're missing.
Average employment lawsuit: $75,000+Your Managers Aren't Managing
Your first-line managers were great individual contributors. But nobody taught them how to lead, give feedback, or develop their teams. Culture is slipping.
70% of engagement variance tied to managersYou're Constantly Fighting Fires
Every week brings a new people crisis. Hiring when desperate. Performance issues ignored until they explode. No time to build systems.
15-20 hours/month lost to reactive HRFocus: Hire right people. Stay legal.
Priority: Hiring process, onboarding, compliance basics
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Focus: Develop managers. Keep culture. Build systems.
Priority: Manager training, performance, engagement
Timeline: 12-16 weeks
Focus: Optimize complexity. Prepare for next phase.
Priority: Succession, compensation, org design
Timeline: Ongoing optimization
What stage are you in? That determines what we build. See your options →
The BizGrowth Academy Human Resources Program
Your complete roadmap from HR chaos to HR confidence
We built this program because we've seen too many great businesses stall, stumble, or fail because of preventable people problems. Not because the owners didn't care—but because nobody showed them what "good HR" actually looks like at their stage.
The Human Resources Program isn't generic HR theory from a textbook. It's a practical, stage-matched system designed specifically for SMB owners with limited time, budget, and zero desire to become HR professionals. You'll get the exact tools, templates, and training you need to build people systems that scale—in weeks, not years.
The 10-Pillar HR Framework
A comprehensive system covering every aspect of people management. You don't build them all at once—we show you what to prioritize when.
HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
Align talent decisions to revenue goals
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Hire right people; reduce costly mis-hires
Onboarding & New Hire Integration
Get new hires productive 2-3 weeks faster
Compensation & Total Rewards
Pay strategically; retain top talent
Performance Management
Clear goals; regular feedback; accountability
Learning & Development
Develop managers; build bench strength
Employee Engagement & Retention
Measure culture; reduce preventable exits
HR Compliance & Risk
Stay legal; protect your company
HR Technology & Systems
Right tools; data-driven decisions
Leadership & Org Development
Structure that scales; succession planning
You don't need to master all 10. Here's what matters:
- •Start-Up: Focus on Pillars 2, 3, 8 (Hiring, Onboarding, Compliance)
- •Scaling: Add Pillars 1, 5, 6 (Strategy, Performance, L&D)
- •Established: Layer in Pillars 4, 7, 9, 10 (Compensation, Engagement, Tech, Leadership)
We'll guide you. Take our assessment or browse stage-based journeys below.
What You Get Today (Phase 1)
Everything below is available now. Full access starts at $0–$49/month.
HR 101 Foundation
5 lessons • 75 minutes
- HR Isn't Bureaucracy—It's Talent Optimization
- The True Cost of No HR Program
- HR Maturity: Where Are You Now?
- Your HR Roadmap by Business Stage
- Getting Started—Your First 3 Actions
Perfect entry point if HR feels overwhelming
Your Personalized Learning Path
Choose your stage • Get your roadmap
- Start-Up Journey (12 weeks)
- Scaling Journey (16 weeks)
- Established Journey (16 weeks)
- Enterprise Journey (14 weeks)
Not one-size-fits-all. Customized for your stage.
19 Video Lessons
Pillars 1, 2, 3, 8 | 15-20 min each
- 6 lessons: HR Strategy & Planning
- 6 lessons: Talent Acquisition
- 4 lessons: Onboarding Integration
- 4 lessons: Compliance Essentials
Practical exercises in every lesson
10 Core Templates
Download • Customize • Use
- HR Maturity Assessment
- Job Description Template
- Hiring Scorecard
- 30-60-90 Onboarding Plan
- Employee Handbook Outline
- + 5 more templates
Save time. Use proven frameworks.
All of Phase 1 is available now. Phases 2, 3, and 4 launch throughout 2026—see the roadmap below. Already a BizGrowth member? All content is included. New? Access HR 101 and templates free, or upgrade to Builder tier ($49/mo) for full access.
What's Coming: Your Complete HR Playbook (2026)
We're not stopping at Phase 1. Here's what we're building.
Phase 2 — Core Competencies
Compensation & Total Rewards
Market benchmarking, salary bands, total comp statements
Performance Management
OKR framework, quarterly reviews, conversation scripts
Learning & Development
First-time manager training, skills gap analysis
Phase 3 — Advanced & Specialized
Employee Engagement & Retention
Engagement surveys, culture framework, recognition
Compliance & Risk (Advanced)
Multi-jurisdiction, HR audits, due diligence
HR Technology & Systems
HRIS evaluation, tech stack by stage
Phase 4 — Specialization & Depth
Leadership & Org Development
Succession, org design, change management
Industry-Specific Tracks
Professional Services, Retail, Tech, Manufacturing
Global Market Variants
UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, India guides
Ready to Build Better HR? Here's Where to Start
Choose the path that fits you. No wrong choice.
New to HR? Start Here
Best for founders with zero HR experience
- • 5 lessons (75 minutes total)
- • HR mindset shift
- • Personal HR maturity assessment
- • Stage-based roadmap
- • First 3 actions guide
Not Sure Where to Start?
Best for data-driven leaders who want personalization
- • 30-minute diagnostic
- • HR maturity diagnosis
- • Business health context
- • Detailed findings report
- • Auto-recommended path
Pick Your Stage, Get Your Plan
Best for self-directed learners who know their stage
- • Start-Up Journey (12 weeks)
- • Scaling Journey (16 weeks)
- • Established Journey (16 weeks)
- • Enterprise Journey (14 weeks)
Full Access + Support
Best for those ready to commit
- All Phase 1 content (19 lessons)
- 10 Core Templates
- Progress tracking
- Priority support
- Early access to Phase 2-4
Most users start with HR 101 to build confidence, then choose their journey. If you're assessment-driven, take the HR diagnostic first. If you know your stage, jump to your journey. There's no "right" path—pick what fits you.
Why Choose BizHealth for HR?
You could Google templates. Or you could get a complete, stage-specific framework. Here's why we're different.
Built by Real Business People
50+ years of collective experience as founders, operators, consultants. Built with input from 250 diverse SMB personas. Not theory—battle-tested.
Based on input from 30+ industries
Evidence-Based, Not Opinion-Based
Every framework is validated. Content anchored in research from McKinsey, Gartner, SBA, SHRM. When we cite stats, they're research-backed.
Frameworks: Balanced Scorecard, OKRs, McKinsey 7S
Stage-Specific, Not One-Size-Fits-All
A Start-Up of 2 people shouldn't learn what an Enterprise of 150 needs. Our journeys are customized by stage.
4 different journeys + assessment routing
Immediately Actionable
Every lesson includes templates, exercises, and real examples. You'll have a hiring scorecard or onboarding plan by Week 1.
10 templates available now
Part of Your Broader Business Health
HR doesn't exist in isolation. Low HR score → Academy recommends modules. Need deeper help → BizGuides coaches. Need templates → BizTools. Need leadership training → BizLeaDeR. One ecosystem.
Integrated with BizHealth assessment | Connected to full ecosystem
| Google Templates | HR Consultant | BizHealth HR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $7,500-$15,000 | $0-$199/month |
| Time to Value | Hours (no guidance) | 3-6 months | Weeks |
| Stage-Matched | None | Custom (expensive) | 4 journeys |
| Templates | Generic | Custom (one-time) | 40+ (forever) |
| ROI | Uncertain | 1-2x | 20-25x |
Real Results from Real SMB Founders
Gloria
Food & Beverage | 1→3 employees
"I hired a manager and it didn't work out. Lost 6 months. In a 1-person company, that's catastrophic. HR 101 shifted my thinking. Now I have a process that works."
- ✓ Built hiring scorecard (used 2x)
- ✓ 3 weeks time-to-hire (vs. ad-hoc)
- ✓ Better quality hires
Friedrich
CPA Firm | Retention issues
"Lost my top person to a competitor. Took 3 months to replace. Realized I'd been ignoring engagement. HR was the last thing on my list—it was WHY I was losing people."
- ✓ No departures in 12 months
- ✓ Implemented engagement survey
- ✓ Started manager training
Early Adopter Results
Ready to Build Better HR?
Choose your starting point. We'll guide you from there.
Trusted by 2,500+ SMB founders
50+ years of business experience
Used in 30+ industries
Evidence-based frameworks
92% completion rate
4.8/5 NPS from learners
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You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you're just starting or preparing to scale, we've got the framework and resources to build sustainable HR. Choose your starting point above—most users start with HR 101 and upgrade later.