Posts written by Becky McCray

A Rural Small Business Easter Chick Program Answers the Question, Which Comes First?

Champing: An Inspired Idea for a Small Town or Rural Business

How Small and Rural Towns Can Attract, Retain Millennials | 2017

How Big Box Retailers are Hurting, How Small Town Retailers Can Benefit

How Small Businesses Are Succeeding in Very Small Towns

Examples of small town small businesses who are working together with big results.

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.

How Beauty Salons Are Small Town, Small Business Incubators

Beauty salons are hidden business development assets in small towns — and big cities.

Diversification | Small Town, Small Shop Retailing Trend Watch 2016

A visit to a small town, small retailer reveals a shift to diversification.

U.S. Resources for Small Business: USDA Rural Development

USDA’s Rural Development program finds innovative ways to create business opportunities and jobs in rural and small towns.

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.

Why Small Town Co-working is a Great Idea and How to Get Started

If you are trying to encourage the creation of new small businesses in your town, coworking is a smart place to focus.