I am a bookkeeper. I see the inside, behind the scenes, nitty gritty numbers of so many types of small businesses (private practices, legal offices, real estate professionals, etsy shops, virtual and brick and mortar businesses). There are some key differences between the ones who are thriving and those who are struggling, even dying out during challenging times. Because let’s face it, a recession will come. It may not be if, but when and you want a business that comes out stronger.

The businesses that THRIVE do the following: