Posts written by Becky McCray
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How Big Box Retailers are Hurting, How Small Town Retailers Can Benefit
Independent merchants that provide specialized or local products that are not commodities can benefit from retailing trends.
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How Small Businesses Are Succeeding in Very Small Towns
Examples of small town small businesses who are working together with big results.
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Top Small Town and Rural Small Business Trends For 2017
Small town and rural small businesses will benefit from trends that range from high-tech to hygge.
It Takes a Village of Business Owners Working Together to Make a Successful Village
Before competing, a community of business owners must work together to establish a vibrant village.
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How Beauty Salons Are Small Town, Small Business Incubators
Beauty salons are hidden business development assets in small towns — and big cities.
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How Local Merchants Can Benefit From Big Events That Draw People From Far Away
Big events provide a great opportunity for local shops and restaurants to boost their sales and introduce their stores to potential customers.