Rural Business

First published in 2016, this book was the first of its kind "how to" guide for learning how to develop a venue business on rural property and helped thousands take their first steps to being a venue owner. And now the second edition has even more to offer! Looking at current conditions in the event industry as well as expanding key chapters, this book has been rewritten for anyone at any stage of the wedding venue planning process. Whether you are just dreaming of someday owning your own venue or a couple of years into the venture, this book will have something you are looking for.

When Bob Quinn was a kid, a stranger at a county fair gave him a few kernels of an unusual grain. Little did he know, that grain would change his life. Years later, after finishing a PhD in plant biochemistry and returning to his family's farm in Montana, Bob started experimenting with organic wheat. In the beginning, his concern wasn't health or the environment; he just wanted to make a decent living and some chance encounters led him to organics.

A good road into your property can be the difference between a landlocked parcel–useful only for recreation–and an extremely valuable real estate asset. But you don't have to wait and hope for a road to come your way. You can build it yourself. Not all roads are constructed by the government or large commercial interests. Private landowners all over the country build roads to and into their own property.

As a child, Vella Mbenna would lie under the sprawling oak tree in her yard, stare up at the clouds, and dream of exploring the world beyond her rural Georgia hometown. Muddy Roads Blue Skies is Vella's inspiring, deeply personal account of her amazing journey from the backwoods of Georgia to the far reaches of the globe. Part motivational memoir, part how-to success guide, part tribute to the power of dreams, Muddy Roads Blue Skies is a compelling listen filled with self-help wisdom and valuable life lessons.

Are you a homesteader looking to take control of your financial future? Look no further than Tax Strategies for Homesteaders, the practical guide to optimizing your taxes and ensuring financial success. In a world where homesteading and rural living require a unique financial and legal landscape, it's essential to understand the benefits of tax planning. This comprehensive eBook covers everything from the basics of tax planning for homesteaders to advanced strategies that will maximize your returns. Learn about the types of taxes you need to know, and how to optimize tax credits and ...

For many nonprofit organizations, volunteers have served a vital purpose in roles ranging from administrative to facility management. With an aging population and the reality of baby boomers entering the next phase of their lives, new ways of recruiting these mature, skilled individuals as volunteers are emerging. Through his research, Dr. Jesse Bolinger presents a compelling case for how their past work experience, educational background, and mental health can play a significant role and be a tool for retaining them in areas that best suit these three basic elements.