As a small town small business person, you have a natural advantage in creating local products. I have three examples of local products that will outsell the generic version in a given location. Product Idea 1: Local pride clothing Small towns are filled with clothes sporting the high school mascot. You can build a good…
UPDATE: Read more on this idea at Chuck Huckaby’s Work At Home Business Opportunities. Click to Play If you haven’t pruned lately, your line of products or services may be holding back your business. The four factors to consider when pruning and adding to your product lines to revitalize your business: sales seasonality customer requests…
Living next to a terrific birding site, the Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, I’ve seen an increase in the number of birders traveling the area. Jack Schultz has noticed it, too, and written up a few resources around Nebraska’s bird industry and the Chicken Dance Trail. What kind of small town businesses can cater…
The book: Start and Run a Rural Computer Consulting Business by John D. Deans, on the Self-Counsel Press.Short and Sweet Review: It’s a great book. Who should read it: Anyone who wants to run a rural computer consulting business. Aaron Morris with the Self-Counsel Press sent it to me back in November. (right before a…
Rural demographics are changing. Does this affect your business? First, Rex Hammock found the term ‘ruralpolitan’ novel. Apparently, a ruralpolitan is someone with an above average annual household income who lives on 3 or more acres. Second, USDA’s Amber Waves profiles changing demographics caused by more retirees and immigrants moving into rural areas. Key points:…
UPDATE: new tour sites now listed! You can now attract savvy tourists to your area with audio tours and videos.Record an MP3 audio file for visitors to listen to as they walk or drive through your area. Mention the sights, tell the old stories, direct them to businesses. Post it on your community or business…
It’s true. Most small business people hate their accounting tasks, and most small business accounting systems are dreadfully disorganized. We think we’re entrepreneurs, not accountants! Gina L Gwozdz CPA is an accountant and an entrepreneur. She offers her advice on accounting records and systems at Gina’s Tax Articles. It’s simple, straightforward, and clear. While you…
Here are two opportunities for small business with the USA federal government. One is for developing advanced technology, the other is for developing e-learning products for first responders. For the right rural business, either of these could be a terrific opportunity. If you want a little help with federal opportunities, stop by Ken Larson’s Small…
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