Two news stories yesterday on supporting rural business, especially in traditionally agricultural areas. The interesting thing is that the stories are from India and Scotland. In Cupar, Scotland, the local college has opened a Rural Business Centre. Services will include: business and skills related information, short courses, skills training, flexible learning and tailored training. It…
Contemplating new business ideas? How about a free RSS or newsletter full of them? “Springwise, an Amsterdam-based independent innovation firm, scans the globe for the most promising new business ideas.” From their site, www.springwise.com, you can search for ideas for a new business, for a possible expansion, or for inspiration and trend watching. Most of…
You probably noticed our new little map, below our lovely photos in the sidebar. It automatically records visitors, and you can see that if you are from outside of Oklahoma, you are not alone in reading Small Biz Survival. When I started, I really thought I was writing just for friends I already knew; small…
Flexible companies change to stay put profiles American manufacturers, mostly in small towns, competing globally. Lessons learned are applicable for small town manufacturers world wide. The primary profile is of Zippo lighters. Thanks to Ed Morrison for the link in his weekly email. Go subscribe yourself at his EDPRo Weblog. small biz rural entrepreneurship manufacturing…
Steve Rucinski, Small Business CEO Blog, points to the GEM Report on women entrepreneurs. It says women and men use the same strategies: seeking opportunities taking risks mingling with other entrepreneurs sharpening their business skills But there are always differences! On average, men remain nearly twice as likely as women to start a new business….
Why Johnny Can’t Export By William Holstein You’d think that with U.S deficit in goods and services hitting $725 billion in 2005 that a great debate would be taking place about how to spur American exports. But hardly a word is spoken, whether out of disinterest or sheer ignorance, it’s hard to tell. But it’s…
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