4 Ways Small Towns are Great for Your Career

Networking Practice

Independent businesses in smaller towns rely on sincere and professional relationship building. If you’re tired of the big city hob-knobbing that naturally comes with a room full of people trying to impress each other, this might be a welcome change.

Remember that the reputation you make in a small town is critical; smaller communities depend on loyalty and respect in order to thrive. Because things are done differently in a small town doesn’t mean they’re easy—bring your A game.

Implement Your Ideas Right Away

This is great for your professional growth and leadership! Most positions in an independent business require agility. You’ll not only have the space to implement new ideas right away without fighting a chain of command, you’ll be encouraged to do so. You’ll be able to try out different roles, wear different hats, and get your ideas “to the top”, quickly. This can accelerate your professional development, and future.

Start Your Own Thing

Independent and entrepreneurial activity thrives in a supportive community. A small city or town is an excellent backdrop for your new business, eCommerce, craftsmanship, or service industry business idea. Part of the support that small towns offer comes from the #CommunityOverCompetition drive you’ll find in many of them. You’re more likely to find mentorship, if you play your networking cards (refer back to #1 above) right.

Find Your Passion

Passion is a hard thing to find in the hustle and bustle of a city, when day-to-day survival takes up the majority of your mental energy. Independent businesses and local, grassroots efforts are exactly where idealists who are capable of putting their passions to practical measures, go.

Within a community of independent business and organizations who work together, you can test out your different talents and passions. You can see the effects of your efforts with immediacy, and receive immediate feedback from co-workers and mentors.