In a rural area, even a small improvement in the local economy can quickly dry up the pool of job applicants. The neighboring town of Woodward, Oklahoma, is benefiting from the boom in natural gas production and the many high-paying jobs that boom has created. Except that it is straining the supply of people in…
Our friend Zane Safrit is sharing his point of view as a small business CEO. You need others and others’ help to be a success. It takes a lot more’n a village to create a successful company. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Hire people lots better than you in these key areas. Create…
More rural entrepreneurship news to report: Developing an Entrepreneurship Culture Ontario (Canada) is working to develop a culture of entrepreneurship in their youth. The Government of Ontario is funding Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships. Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships provides grants to non-profit organizations for programs that promote the development of entrepreneurial skills in youths. Fourteen projects representing $1,597,000…
Development vs. rural housesBig rural projects, like the spate of new ethanol plants, can create problems as they run over the top of existing houses.“Counties should limit where people can build homes in rural areas…. But if a house already is there, it can be difficult to resolve a conflict….” Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette. Enterpreneurship…
More rural entrepreneurship news to share. One Stop Support for Small BusinessesNebraska (USA) is using local colleges to bring together all the agencies that help small business. They are also creating a uniform entrepreneurship curriculum. They are calling it NET Force Nebraska. Economic Impact of FestivalsDo festivals contribute to your local economy? Take the example…
Are you finding all the people you need in your business? Or do you have trouble finding reliable folks? Susan Urbach at the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Blog has posted on this topic. The comment has been – we just can’t find people who are willing to work hard. If they want to come…
The team of experts at the Great Big Small Business Show podcast tackle hiring employees in the latest episode. The segments include: Steve Rucinski – Make a New Hire in 30 Days or Less Jon Swanson – You Gotta Have Heart Ben Yoskovitz – How to Find Someone Who Fits Becky McCray – Doing More…
Most rural small business people are deeply involved in their communities, especially in economic development. To help you with that, here are my top three resources to help you learn more about rural and small town economic development. 1. Jack Schultz Boomtown USA blog The best mentor to small towns ready to grow. Jack Schultz…
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