Hiring Help vs. Getting Help: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)?
Need support, but don’t want the cost or stress of hiring someone? You’re not alone — and there’s another way. Here’s how to get real help without the overhead.
Most small business owners hit a wall eventually.
They’re doing the work, the admin, the marketing, the numbers — and suddenly it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the week.
So the obvious solution? Hire someone.
But here’s the catch: hiring sounds easier than it is.
🚧 The Hidden Costs of Hiring Help
Even a part-timer, VA, or freelancer comes with:
Time spent finding the right person
Training and onboarding
Contracts and payments
Managing tasks and checking their work
That’s all before you see a single result.
And if it doesn’t work out? You’re back to square one.
💡 But what if you could get the help — without the hiring?
That’s where Thriver comes in.
We’re not a tool or a marketplace. We’re a team.
Real people, doing real tasks for your business each week — but without:
Interviews
Training
Monthly contracts
Managing another inbox
✅ Here’s what “getting help” through Thriver looks like:
You tell us what needs doing (or we suggest it)
We create and deliver the task — whether it’s marketing, admin, or data
You get a result. Not a list of questions or follow-ups.
It’s like having a mini team behind your business — without the hiring headache.
🧠 Still deciding?
Ask yourself:
“Do I want to manage someone… or do I just want this done?”
If it’s the second, we might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Want help getting more done?
Thriver is a simple service that takes ongoing work off your plate. Everything is quietly handled in the background by a team of digital helpers trained to save time, money and stress for local business owners like you.