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The Power of Perspective business customer experience finance goals growth leadership marketing operations sales thrive Feb 05, 2026

Finding Five Positives for Every Negative

It is so easy to spot what’s wrong, before we see what’s right! As business owners, leaders, or mentors, we can quickly fall into the trap of focusing on mis...

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The Balance of Growth business customer experience finance goals growth leadership marketing operations sales thrive Jan 29, 2026

Celebrating Wins and Grieving Challenges 

Have you ever had one of those weeks (and maybe like me, this is one of them) where everything seemed to happen at once—where a great success lifted your spi...

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Money as a Servant, Not a Master business customer experience finance goals growth leadership marketing operations sales thrive Jan 22, 2026

How small business owners can take control of their finances instead of being controlled by them

Have you ever noticed how often money quietly becomes the loudest voice in your business? I’ve seen it...

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Fear Is a Liar business customer experience finance goals growth leadership marketing operations sales thrive Jan 15, 2026

When Fear Starts Leading Your Business Instead of Serving It 

Have you ever noticed how fear rarely shows up wearing a warning label? In business, fear often sounds reasonable. It tells us to wait, t...

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Start the Year Strong business goals leadership marketing operations thrive Jan 08, 2026

The Power of Being Intentional, Consistent, and Incremental

A new year always brings energy, optimism, and the excitement of a fresh start. Many business owners begin January with bold goals, ambitio...

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A New Year, A New Beginning: Thriving into the Future business goals growth leadership operations thrive Jan 01, 2026

As the clock struck midnight and we have moved into 2026, it brings with it a sense of renewal, opportunity, and hope. Each January offers a clean slate — a chance to refocus, reenergize, and reignite...

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Merry Christmas from Thrive Business Consulting business finance goals leadership operations thrive Dec 25, 2025

A Season of Gratitude: Celebrating the Gift of Helping Businesses Thrive

As Christmas arrives and another year draws to a close, we at Thrive Business Consulting find ourselves reflecting with gratit...

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Franchise Purchasing Tips business finance goals leadership operations thrive Dec 18, 2025

5 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Franchise

Owning a franchise can be an exciting way to start or expand your business journey. Franchises offer the benefit of a proven business model, brand rec...

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Do You Own Your Business — or Does Your Business Own You? business finance goals leadership operations thrive Dec 04, 2025

If You Feel Like Your Business Owns You, It’s Time to Find Your Balance Again.

Running a small business can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. You get to build something meaningful, cre...

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Top 25+ Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read business goals growth leadership operations thrive Nov 20, 2025

Five Categories to Strengthen Every Part of Your Business

Running a small business is a constant balancing act between strategy, operations, leadership, and growth. The best business owners stay sh...

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Timeless Business Wisdom business customer experience finance leadership operations thrive Nov 13, 2025

25 Classic Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read

In a world filled with new business trends, social media hacks, TikTok’s, and never ending fresh ideas, it’s easy to forget that the core truth...

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Revenue to Net Profit Basics business finance goals leadership operations thrive Nov 06, 2025

Understanding the Difference Between Revenue, Gross Profit, and Net Profit

Running a small business is a constant balancing act — keeping customers happy, managing employees, juggling inventory, meet...

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