Rural economic growth leaves the cities behind! This shocking headline is from The New Zealand Herald, where high commodity prices are benefiting the diversified rural economy. Read more about the Kiwi economy at BoomtownUSA. Our Friend Jack Schultz has been touring the countryside there, sending back reports.[Photo from Jack Schultz of Gordon Riach at a […]
How do you get from the idea to the action?
Our Friend Nairobi Paul has given me an idea, with his post Biz idea. Heather had a great idea of starting an import-export business between Kenya and the US. We’d fill up a shipping container with this artist’s furniture and sell it through an exclusive group of stores in appropriate shopping areas in the States. […]
News: Entrepreneur support systems
This week’s rural entrepreneurship news is about support systems for small business: financial education small business support centers zoning laws global business programs awards programs access to broadband Most important question this week: What if you increased incomes in your area, but poverty stayed the same? Do higher wages automatically equal better financial knowledge? Here’s […]
Rural entrepreneurship news is full of ideas
Today’s rural entrepreneurship news is full of ideas you can copy and adapt. Start a rural food festivalIf you have a rural food or ag business, get together with your neighbors to start a rural food festival. Read about a successful food festival in Isreal. Get the attention of your government; copy “Rural Oregon Day”All […]
