Survey of Rural Challenges 2015 – 2025 results
Download the PDF report Executive Summary The Survey of Rural Challenges asks rural people to share their ground-level insight into the challenges they face and the assets they can use.…
How to let customers know when changing your business hours
Post extensively on social channels, and pin your hours post to the top of your page Your small business has times when you need to change your hours either for…
Hands-on and experience-based businesses boost local economies
Guest post by Jason Duff, founder of Small Nation Ever wanted to pour your own candle? Now you can right here in Downtown Bellefontaine! Triple Moon Designs in Bellefontaine, Ohio, recently added a…
Create customer experiences online like Open the Shop With Me videos, and in person, like Silent Book Club
When Kathleen Minogue of Crowdfund Better mentioned Common Ground Coffee and Market to me, I found their Instagram feed was full of stealable ideas for small business social media marketing.…
Will trendy axe throwing and escape room businesses last? More experience-based retail: the Hat Bar
Continuing the discussion on experience-based businesses, what happens after everyone in town tries it? Do these businesses go away? Sheila Scarborough posed the question this way: How do all these…
From Finance to Creativity: A Journey to Building an Experience-Based Business in Bellefontaine
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves stuck in careers that fail to ignite their passions. For some, the journey to rediscovering creativity can lead to unexpected and fulfilling…
Should I ask competitors before I start a business in a small town?
“I want to start up a new business in town which will compete with an existing one. I believe there are enough customers for both of us. Should I talk…
German Food Idioms to Spice Up Your Speech
Ah, your dear grandmother’s cooking—not just a staple of life, but also a treasure trove of cultural wisdom. Ever thought about how food can enrich a language? Well, get ready…
Vancouver Whitecaps Ready for Historic Concacaf Champions Cup Showdown
One of the best hitters for the Toronto Blue Jays this season was injured running the bases Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Whitecaps have been slaying dragons on their path…
Craft Your Way to Success: Conquer the Button-Maker Duty and Claim Your Dreamlight Valley Rewards!
Unveiling Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Secret Task: The Button-Maker In the whimsical world of Disney Dreamlight Valley, most duties seem as straightforward as a fairy tale ending. However, every so…











