Rural Entrepreneurs

Rural small businesses dominate over businesses with 500 employees or more at 42% of the job share market within their population area. Small businesses in rural areas declined by 33% over ten years; the rural populations have also been on a downhill trend. With the population declining in rural areas, rural small businesses struggle to hire employees, grow, and maintain their customer numbers. Additionally, small businesses have difficulty accessing funding and dependable broadband internet that is much more readily available in larger cities. With SCORE resources and free mentoring services at your fingertips, we can help you overcome any business challenge along the way. We offer personal, expert mentorship to small business owners in rural communities and provide free business training, both in-person and virtually. We also offer informative business resources that focus on helping you grow your business while maintaining your rural roots.