Resilience in Small Bites
Welcome to the 3P Impact Consulting blog - practical insights for small, mission-driven businesses.
Here I share simple, actionable guidance on resilience, sustainability, risk management, and impact.
Keeping the Magic Alive - A December Note on Resilience
A reflective year-end note for small business owners on staying grounded in values, momentum, and resilience during busy or uncertain seasons.
With Winter Conditions Ahead, Prepare, Don’t Panic
A practical reminder that preparation beats panic. This post helps small business owners think through seasonal risks and simple ways to stay operational.
The White Sock Audit: A Not-So-Scary Way to Face What Matters
A simple, approachable way to assess what’s really working, and what isn’t, in your business, without fear or overwhelm.
Why the Beginner Mindset Builds Resilience
An exploration of how curiosity, learning, and starting small can strengthen adaptability and long-term resilience for small businesses.
Focus on What Matters (Even When It’s Squirrel Season)
A light but practical reminder to protect focus and priorities when daily distractions threaten to pull your business off track.
Mid-Year is the Perfect Time to Reset, Dust Off the Tools
A mid-year check-in to help business owners revisit existing tools, systems, and priorities before small issues become big ones.
Keep It Fresh: Reducing Food Waste in Hot Weather
Practical ideas for food businesses to reduce waste, protect margins, and operate more efficiently during warmer months.
Graduation Season: Navigating the Next Business Climb
A reflection on transitions, growth, and readiness, and what graduation season can teach business owners about preparing for the next phase.
Beyond the Blue Patch: Why Businesses Need to Widen Their Horizon
Why focusing only on what’s right in front of you can limit resilience, and how broader awareness supports better decisions.
Roots Before Growth: Business Lessons from Plant Propagation
A reminder that strong foundations come before growth, using plant propagation as a metaphor for sustainable business systems.
Sniffing Out Opportunities: Leave Your Mark Where It Matters
How to recognize meaningful opportunities and focus energy where it creates real, lasting impact for your business.
The Curly Hair Lesson: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Build Strong Firms
A relatable lesson on why quick fixes fail, and why durable systems are essential for long-term business resilience.
Savor the Small Wins: A Morning Walk Reminder
A mindset reminder for business owners to notice progress, celebrate small wins, and build resilience one step at a time.
The Leaning Plant: Why Your Business Needs a Strong Foundation
An illustration of how weak foundations show up in daily operations, and why strengthening the basics creates stability.
Why Every Small Business Needs a Strategy Session This Fall
Why setting aside time for strategy helps small businesses move from reacting to making intentional, confident decisions.
Conducting a Carbon Footprint Assessment for a Coffee Roastery
A practical overview of how coffee roasteries can assess emissions, understand impact, and make informed sustainability decisions.
How a Small Bakery Enhanced Social Impact through Sustainability
A real-world example of how a small bakery used sustainability efforts to strengthen community impact and internal practices.
Sustainable Risk Management for a Pasta Factory
A case study showing how structured risk management can improve continuity and resilience in small manufacturing businesses.
6 Factors that Help Your Social Capital Grow
An overview of the key elements that strengthen trust, relationships, and long-term value for small businesses.
Strengthening Governance for Business Continuity at a Brewery
How clearer governance and decision-making structures helped a brewery improve resilience and business continuity.