I want to start a small business. I live in a very small town.?

As far as retail businesses in this town we have...a coffee shop, a book store, a sports restaurant, a computer dr shop, beauty shop, barber shop, antique shop, handmade wood products shop, kitchen remodeling store, gas station, privately owned drug store, pizza place, a formal dress shop, men's store, and a small furniture store. Nearby is a small mall and Walmart. Any ideas in the "niche" market?
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How about electronics... or printing???.....

you have access to a computer, there is no such thing as a small town.

What kinda business you wanna start kinda depends on what you like. But you could open a gift shop, a gym, dance classes, tutorials place for school kids, an accessories store, a playschool/daycare, or a flower shop. All these are relatively low cost investments and you don't need any special machinery and stuff to start it..

you may want to check into what kind of federal programs are in your area. because you live in a small town the govt will help you along and give you funding that has been alocated for development in rural areas/ small towns. you live in the town so no one will no it better than you. talk to your neighbors and friends and see what they have need of. you may also want to go to the sba website to get some more guidance. good luck.

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I know she will love to explain everything to you about this wonderful opportunity you can experience. Work your own hours, be your own boss, you can't beat that! we look forward to hearing from you!

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