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Want to Open a Cafe? Start With Wing Night Wednesdays

You want to open a place to eat in your small town. Maybe a coffee shop, a little cafe, a bakery. You’ve been thinking about […]

Want your town to do well? Welcome new people as leaders

The Leadership Myth That’s Holding Us Back The Community Coach | Paula Jensen In small rural communities, leadership matters. But are we unintentionally shrinking our […]

Small town marketing secret: Have something to invite people to

People need a compelling reason to leave their homes and come experience your business with you. This feels like a very heavy lift. . You’re […]

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