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.
Posts written by Becky McCray
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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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.