A Rural Small Business Easter Chick Program Answers the Question, Which Comes First?
Everyone loves little Easter baby chicks. But selling chicks to unprepared parents wasn’t a great way to bond.
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Champing: An Inspired Idea for a Small Town or Rural Business
A heavenly tourism-related business idea that is like camping in a church.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.