The research behind some recent posts reminded me of what we already know. Rural and small town small biz get no respect. You can find all the info in the world for entrepreneurs and small businesses with up to 500 employees. You and I both know that in our world, 500 employees qualifies you as a major employer, not a small biz!
That’s why we’re here. To focus on the issues of small town and rural small biz.
[small biz] [rural]
- Survey of Rural Challenges 2021 results, analysis of themes from 2015 through today - June 7, 2021
- What makes a small town a micropolitan or nanopolitan? - May 22, 2021
- Improving Rural Housing: turning blighted dilapidated houses into new homes - May 7, 2021
- Are marijuana shops good or bad for small towns? - April 22, 2021
- Downtown is your town’s core: How to make your case - February 22, 2021
- Zoom Towns: attracting and supporting remote workers in rural small towns - December 10, 2020
- In an economic crisis, spend your brainpower before your dollars - November 25, 2020
- Video: How to fill empty car dealership buildings for the holidays - November 6, 2020
- How has 2020 changed the challenges rural small towns face? Tell us here - October 20, 2020
- The Idea Friendly Method to surviving a business crisis - October 6, 2020
Amen! Amen! Amen!
We small rural businesses are pretty much left to our own devices. Luckily, we are a pretty resourceful bunch with plenty of ideas–even some that are fairly innovative.
You bet! And the one thing we have to offer is SERVICE! We know our customers wants and needs and have time to cater to them. That is what makes us special and why our customers are loyal. Well, some are anyway.