In-Business Resources

To ensure rural small business owners have all the facts regarding business structure, here is a quick guide to what entities are available for your rural business and how each can protect you from future legal nightmares.

Reimagine Main Street is currently taking applications, through July 26, 2022, for AAPI grant applicants. The grant is designed to support AAPI entrepreneurs from challenges they may have faced or are still dealing with from the pandemic.

From synergizing with Google Map Pack to using social media, there are several resources to help independent retailers succeed.

Cyber experts will provide critical updates on how criminals are leveraging technological advancements to commit fraud and scams and how to protect your business. Read more

Join us for this hour-long session solely dedicated to answering your questions about rural business ownership. Read more

From crowdfunding to state trade expansion programs, there are several funding options for rural entrepreneurs

Join us for an hour-long live Q&A led by retail expert Ritchie Sayner, who is dedicated to answering your retail questions. Read more

As if the last few years haven't been tumultuous enough for small business owners, you must also adapt to new consumer buying behaviors. Impacted by the still-raging COVID-19 global pandemic, inflation, and lifestyle stages, today's consumers have changed where and how they buy.

In this webinar, you will learn how to use video marketing strategies to generate customer engagement and new business leads. Read more

From applying for grants to researching local economic development organizations, there are several resources to help rural entrepreneurs succeed.

In part 2 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to "sell" to them. Read more

From reaching out to your local media to starting a “retailer of the year” award, there are many ways to make the most of independent retailer month.