Our Story
HR services and business solutions that pull their weight...
We’ve all heard the saying, “strong as an ox!” Historically, oxen were used to help do jobs that couldn’t be completed alone. At a behemoth 900kg [over 1900 pounds], an ox was essential to life in colonial days as it plowed, powered, and pulled more than one and a half times its weight to help provide for people of a given community.
Proverbs 14:4 says, “increase comes by the strength of an ox.”
We specialize in alleviating the frustrations of small business owners by providing tailored solutions to simplify the complexities of running a business. From payroll and bookkeeping to accounting and compliance, we offer comprehensive support to streamline your operations. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you focus on growth and success while we handle the details. Let us be your partner in creating clarity, efficiency, and peace of mind for your business.
Our Core Values
Be Curious
We approach each client and situation with a sense of curiosity. We want to understand you, your business, and your culture.
Value Your People
We believe a company's greatest asset is its people. In partnering with 14/Four, our greatest desire is to take extraordinary care of you and your team.
Value The Process
Every experience is a chance for personal and professional growth. Embrace the process and value every opportunity. Learn from challenges, adapt, and improve.
Our Mission
The 14/Four Group offers a comprehensive range of services, including customized HR solutions, bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services, designed to help businesses minimize expenses while maximizing their return. Acting as your fractional Human Resources department, The 14/Four Group provides Human Resources Consulting, collaborates with your team on HR Compliance issues, manages your Employee Benefits Program, and delivers team-building and training initiatives to unlock deeper levels of team performance. In addition, our bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services streamline your financial management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. By taking these essential functions off business owners’ “to-do list,” we free them to focus on operations and business development.
Meet CEO & Chief Ox: Erik Winston, MA, SHRM-CP
With 23 years in non-profit and business settings [and 13+ years under a bar in the weight room as a powerlifter], Erik knows what it means to do the heavy lifting. Erik is a Certified SHRM Professional who understands how vital Human Resources is to help strengthen growing businesses. Still, small businesses and non-profits often need more resources to make it happen.
What we learn from all the research about the success of teams is that a safe and connected culture where individuals can use their unique talents and abilities is essential for a profitable business.
Erik is here to help you not just talk about how you should have HR services but bring that to life through a comprehensive process to get your business to where you need it to be. Human Resources, payroll, benefits, retirement: help you increase your business with the strength of an ox.
