Part of our community here is sharing discussion and ideas with each other, so here’s a question for all of us: Succession planning affects farmsand rural small businesses. “Hello from British Columbia. I work with rural communities in BC, many of whom are worried about what to do when their aging small business owners retire. […]
We need employee handbook resources
Reader Denise Kerns asked, Do you have any resources for developing an employee handbook for small businesses? I’ve never had one, but think I should and don’t know where to start.I love your publication. I find encouraging and insightful info very regularly. So nice to find something specifically addressing small town businesses! So I’m asking […]
Get to know Millennials aka Gen Y
The Millennial Generation may be one of the biggest trends that affects small towns. It is a huge generation, larger than the Baby Boomers. Millennials Robin Seth and Lauren Madrid Jack Schultz of BoomTown USA says they are the most entrepreneurial generation in history. Jon Swanson gives you an inside look into one Millennial, his son, […]
Why early childhood education is an economic development issue
Early childhood education is an economic development issue, not just because we’ve been quoting Ed Morrison about it for years, but also because the research is here to support it. The latest piece is a potential blockbuster. Excellent early childhood education makes a lasting difference through the elementary years, based on standardized testing results. But it […]
