We all know what rural towns need, right? They need jobs, and to recruit some manufacturing, and they have a huge poverty problem. Right? Well, no. At least that’s not what rural people told me. Earlier this year, I ran a survey of subscribers and visitors here on SmallBizSurvival.com. Over 200 people who identified themselves as […]
What’s challenging you? Take the 4 question survey
I’ve been thinking about a long list of challenges for small town businesses and for people who care about shaping the future of their towns. Rather than me deciding which ones are most important for you, I’ve decided to ask you directly. So I have a four-question survey. I’d love to hear about your challenges. […]
Survey says: Shopping at small businesses makes people feel good
Tidbits from the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, and what they mean for small town retail businesses: Nearly all (94%) U.S. consumers say that shopping at small businesses makes them “feel good.” That’s good news for small town retail businesses. It’s up to us to reinforce the good feelings by making the shopping experience […]