Posts written by Becky McCray

Challenges Facing Rural and Small Town Businesses and Residents| 2020

In many ways, small town challenges seem similar to small-business challenges in bigger places.

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

Millennials to start businesses. Small and rural towns want new businesses. Here are ideas for matching up the two.

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.

How Small Businesses Are Succeeding in Very Small Towns

Top Small Town and Rural Small Business Trends For 2017

It Takes a Village of Business Owners Working Together to Make a Successful Village

How Beauty Salons Are Small Town, Small Business Incubators

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.