mom and pop business

Celebrate Mom and Pop Businesses – Big Isn’t Always Better

March 29, 2009

Happy National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day to all husband-wife teams and family owned businesses out there. March 29th marks the annual observance of National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day to recognize family owned and operated businesses across the country. The observance of a National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day was the [...]

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The Mom and Pop Business Advantage

February 24, 2009

Here are two articles that address how mom and pop businesses may have an advantage over the big boys. In Customer Service is No 1 specialty shops find little things, like a friendly hello, can inspire loyalty and sales. The unique relationships that a ‘mom & pop’ or small business owner is able to build [...]

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Welcome to the Backroads Business Blog

January 1, 2009

Welcome to Backroads Business where we explore the challenges of creating and growing rural businesses located on the backroads of small town America. Our areas of discussion will include home business, small business, rural business, seasonal business, mom and pop businesses, arts and craft businesses, artists, farms (agritourism) and tourism.