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Rural Entrepreneurship: Tips and Tricks for Starting a Thriving Home-Based Business

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Written by Gloria Martinez, WomenLed.org

Starting a home-based business can be an excellent way to generate income, especially for those living in rural areas. It offers numerous benefits such as the flexibility to work from home, low overhead costs, and the opportunity to create a business tailored to your skills and interests. However, starting a successful home-based business requires careful planning and consideration. To help, The Town of Wagener offers the following article, which explains key steps to take if you’re ready to start a home-based business.

The Advantages of a Home-Based Business
Living in a rural area often comes with limited job opportunities, which can make it difficult to earn a steady income. A home-based business provides the perfect  solution to this problem by allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home and generate income without the need to commute or relocate. Home-based businesses also typically have lower overhead costs compared to traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, making them an attractive option for entrepreneurs looking to start a business with minimal investment.

Permit Required to Sell in Town - yard sales, fruit stands, food vendors, etc.

In regards to selling things in town, we welcome you to sell your items. However, BEFORE you set up for vendor/yard sales, you must submit payment to the Town Hall.

You will be FINED doubled for selling items without a receipt.

Anyone wishing to sell on the weekends must submit payment by 5:00 pm that Friday.

We also accept phone payments.

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