In the modern economy, the question of being able to start a business in a rural area concerns not only the villagers, but also those without cash, i.e. potential investors, like urban entrepreneurs. And this is a completely natural process. Although more citizens believe that towns are “dying” and have no chance to make money, this stereotype is slowly but surely being destroyed.
Of course, in a huge country like America, there are regions where the economic situation is very difficult. However, against that background, the villagers do not organize a profitable and interesting business in their village with significant revenues. The stereotype of a “dying village” has its origins in Soviet times, when entrepreneurship was banned and all young people tried to migrate permanently to the city. Except for the collective farm, there was nothing to do in the village. This is the main reason most modern people lack initiative and passivity.
But if you think objectively against the background of people who are not the best representatives of modern villages who complain about life and abuse, there are people who really think, work hard and can constantly change villages, making life rich and attractive. Submitted articles will be a good practical guide to starting a business, and will not only provide you with an opportunity to earn money, but will also provide jobs for your less enterprising fellow villagers.
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Business options open to you in the countryside
First of all, it is necessary to divide the idea of \u200b\u200bbusiness in rural areas into traditional and non-standard ones. First, the villagers have worked hard throughout their lives, and our mission is to uncover hidden potential and unused opportunities that will help turn traditional rural areas into profitable and promising businesses.
Regardless of what you decide to do, first of all, you need to study the market conditions for the future product in detail.
In other words, you need to know:
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Where will you sell eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, etc. to whom?
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How much does this product cost in your area?
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You can sell your maximum sales in less than a month.
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Who are your main competitors;
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How to attract potential buyers to your product.
Without knowing the answers to the above questions, you will most likely go bankrupt even with the highest quality products in your area.
Traditional business ideas in rural areas can be divided into the following categories:
- Livestock;
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Grow vegetables, grains, greens;
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growing berries and fruits;
- beekeeping;
- greenhouse business;
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Production of dairy products, flour and feed.
This field of agriculture has been traditional in many parts of our country as it has been inhabited by hard-working villagers for over a century in the past. And today they are just as relevant as they were 100 years ago.
However, the agricultural activities mentioned above are very voluminous, each of which covers several completely different occupations and is only interested in promising and profitable industries. As mentioned earlier, it is necessary to conduct marketing research and evaluate all potential opportunities well to determine what is better to do specifically in your own situation.
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availability of land for growing crops;
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Do you have pasture at your disposal?
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How much hay can you make in winter?
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availability of premises for livestock and poultry;
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What volume of buildings can be used to store grown products?
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distance to the nearest town;
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How realistic is it to sign contracts with large supermarkets or serious suppliers of agricultural products?
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the size of the start-up capital and the possibility of obtaining a loan or attracting investment;
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What kind of transport and farm equipment do you have?
This list of potential opportunities is not exhaustive, but on its basis we can distinguish the agricultural sectors covered. For example, to grow crops for profit, you need good land, and with only 1-2 hectares, you can forget about this business.
A promising and profitable option for a rural business is the creation of a peasant farm. Among its main advantages are:
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This rural business may be organized and maintained by one or more family members.
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Simplicity of registration with state bodies;
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the ability to work under a simplified tax system;
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Peasant farms enjoy active support from the state: special programs work, and tax breaks are provided.
By organizing a farm, you can start growing promising crops in your area, animal husbandry, fish farming, bee breeding, flour making, mixed feed, and more. At the same time, experienced farmers are adjusting the operation of the farm to a completely non-waste production method. Consider an example. Grown beets are for tops of pigs, cattle, and rabbits. Flour is produced from high-quality grains and mixed feed is produced from waste. In the summer, ponds where koi are grown incidentally are needed to water livestock, and the waste of processed fish makes food conducive to the growth and development of all animals. Pigs, cows and goats provide fertilizer for fields and gardens. That said, every little thing on a good farm will find use of it and bring some profit.
One of the shortcomings of the farm can be identified.
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Not all big companies work with them.
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Business organizations need serious start-up capital.
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Many financial institutions do not finance agricultural businesses.
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In most cases, this point of economic activity does not soon begin to bring the first real income.
But despite these challenges, with the right organization, this business can become a major profitable business not only for you, but also for your children, grandchildren and grandchildren. Such people are needed in our country, and they not only stimulate the development of the economy as a whole, but also destroy the shameful stereotypes of “dying” villages.
rural business idea
When considering ideas for small and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas, it is necessary to separately allocate a group of creative activities that, due to their exoticism and originality, can be a good source of income with a small investment.
One of them is the cultivation of rare vegetables and fruits. Their list is almost endless. The main thing is to study all the nuances of this case and conduct preliminary marketing research. To give a concrete example, farmers reluctantly reveal the secrets of their know-how, but this is no surprise. Vegetables or fruits remain exotic until nothing is known about them.
We harvest, pack and sell black soil. In this case, the money is literally under our feet. The rest is to pick it up and put it in your pocket. It is possible to sell packed black soil, but specially prepared mixtures are in great demand. There is no need to invest large amounts of money for the organization of this business. Its success depends on the usefulness of the black soil itself. Farmers and gardeners who expect a bountiful harvest and prefer intensive farming methods will purchase this product.
grasshopper powder. Of course, this activity may at first be perceived as the idea of something wild and inappropriate. But if you think and think well, many entrepreneurs start to wonder why nobody has done it before. In fact, grasshoppers contain four times more protein than lamb, and the flour from these worms is comparable without nutrition in either the plant or animal kingdoms. Also, given the growth rate of the planet’s population, we can confidently say that locusts will become our daily food in the foreseeable future. That said, this undertaking can be exciting not only for the townsfolk, but also for tomorrow-thinking entrepreneurs.
Growing a Christmas tree is a great business that doesn’t require large financial investments or the cost of other resources. Also, there are no problems with the sale of the product. However, this business has its drawbacks.
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Christmas trees don’t grow anywhere.
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They will start making profits only 7-10 years after you plant the first batch of trees;
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They will only buy for the New Year holidays.
You can organize small businesses in rural areas related to growing traditional summer products in the cold season. First of all, greens: parsley, dill, onion, celery. For this purpose, you will need the seeds of this plant and a closed land that can be easily organized by almost all the inhabitants of the village. Strawberries can also be grown, but this area requires more care and the use of special equipment. This tasty plant is very capricious in terms of growth. If all the necessary conditions are not met, and the yield is rather large, but the list is large, disappointment and serious economic losses await you.
Breeding areas where animals and birds live through rare breeding can bring not only significant profits, but also many positive emotions. It can be a pheasant, an ostrich, a wild boar, a chinchilla, a crocodile, etc. Recently, the cultivation of ostriches is not as exotic as it was ten years ago. So, before doing this business today, do thorough marketing research and, if possible, immediately contract with supermarkets, stores, etc. As for the supply of meat and eggs in these formations, they are, as they really seem, completely fertile birds.
Growing worms and maggots. This business can be organized in parallel with animal husbandry. You don’t need to make any special investments, and building a great customer base will give you a nice extra income with minimal effort and time. It was in Soviet times where fishermen went to collective farms, where they rummaged through their dung to dig up worms. Most fishing enthusiasts today prefer to pay and get quality baits. This guarantees the success of an immature business.