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Recession? Practical steps from 3 international peers

By Becky McCray

Becky McCray, in a small town downtown

I have a monthly call with 2 international business friends where we share our work and mentor each other. Last week, one of them asked how we felt and what we planned for possible recession. Decide for Impact coach Erno Hannink studies the stoic philosophy and says not to worry about this kind of issue. Focus […]

August 3, 2022 Filed Under: entrepreneurship, global, rural, survivors

Boost your maker economy with a “Made in” day

By Becky McCray

Newspaper story headline says, "Made in Dorrigo Markets a bustling success"

Dorrigo in New South Wales, Australia, population 1100, created an entire event to support local makers. David from the Red Dirt Distillery told us about Made in Dorrigo Day, where everything offered for sale had to be made, grown or produced in their local 2453 postcode area. Back in 2014 when they started, David said, […]

September 17, 2021 Filed Under: community, economic development, entrepreneurship, global, rural, shop local Tagged With: arts, Australia, craft, Dorrigo, makers, manufacturing, New South Wales, Red Dirt Distillery

Did America Get Too Big? Next steps for small businesses right now

By Chris Brogan

Survival skills for small town businesses in the Coronavirus era By Chris Brogan As the world starts to ask what’s going to happen when this pandemic is finally over and we can look at what it will take to jumpstart the economy again, one venture capitalist says we have to save Main Street and not […]

April 17, 2020 Filed Under: entrepreneurship, global, management, planning, rural, survivors Tagged With: business survival, coronavirus, COVID19, entrepreneurship, good management practices, guest post, rural, small business, success, survival

Bikes bringing new opportunities for small towns

By Small Biz Survival

Bike tourists exploring the scenic byways through Baker County, Oregon. Photo (CC) by Baker County Tourism on Flickr. Guest post by Mark Matthews, Chief Executive of Advance Cairns (Australia) ON YOUR BIKE….!!! Mountain biking has experienced rapid growth over the past 20 years as riders seek out new trails and new experiences. And some communities are […]

December 8, 2015 Filed Under: economic development, entrepreneurship, global, ideas, rural, tourism, trends Tagged With: guest post

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