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How would you make a living, if you lived in a small town in the heartland of America?
Asked by donworybhapy
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Asked by donworybhapy
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I do live in the midwest. I run a daycare in my home.
I do live in the midwest. I run a daycare in my home.
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farm.................but where im from i'd say crabbing or fishing
(really no offense intended, my great-gps had one)
Answered by Melissa
Answered by Melissa
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I would sell junk to suckers on E-Bay and get rich or perhaps grow some weed and get rich selling this to dead beats
Answered by treasurepro
Answered by treasurepro
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As a marketing student, I have to make use of the oppotunities around me for profiting, because Education gives an insight to make use of the oppotunities around us for profiting.
Answered by Raphfavour
Answered by Raphfavour
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Open a motorsports park,,,Dirt bikes,,,drag racing,,,all the good stuff,,,,you'd be a millionaire in no time,,,then you could move to a descent place,,,like South Florida !
Answered by Dr. Biker
Answered by Dr. Biker
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i would start a chicken farm. you will have plenty of eggs every day to sell
Answered by anubis m
Answered by anubis m
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There are several opportunites available.
1. become a plumber. They are always in demand. I have a friend in that line of work.
2. become a remodeler. They are in demand also. I have a friend who does that full time in my small midwest community.
3. Join the police force. In a small town, that should be a fairly uneventful job.
4. Sell insurance. That is alway a possibility.
5. Teach school. There is always a need for teachers.
Answered by muncie birder
Answered by muncie birder
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I live in the midwest and I have a homebased business..........love it and won't every return to the traditional work force.
Answered by Jane E
Answered by Jane E
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The first thing you need to do is think about what you like to do. I work part time for two different companies, but honestly, if you live in a small town, then you'd need a business that was strictly phone and internet based. I'm sure you've heard Melaleuca.. it is a great company... has been around for a long time, and it would be a good business for you to do in a small town. Basically, the company sells non toxic products ranging from cleaning supplies to Nicole Miller makeup. You basically sell memberships to people who inquire about the company over the internet. Anyways.. there is a ton of info about it if you are interested, just email me.. txathome@yahoo.com
Answered by txathome
Answered by txathome
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probaly u can make handcrafted jewerly! sell for about 50-100
Answered by Nikki
Answered by Nikki
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there are so many options to choose from. just think about what you would like to do. what does the town need that it hasn't got already and that could bring customers in. marketing strategy is what you need to do first ask ppl in the town what they would like to see as a small business. this article has some great tips on home business and running of a small business to financing and much more that will help you
Answered by yums
Answered by yums
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i do live in a small town in missouri and i work at a prison. does that sound exciting? well, it's not.
Answered by str8tupgirl
Answered by str8tupgirl
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if theres a will theres a way
Answered by E
Answered by E
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We did it with a machine shop.
Answered by karen wonderful
Answered by karen wonderful
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sell crack or meth
Answered by pelos
Answered by pelos
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commute to downtown chicago
Answered by nora7142@verizon.net
Answered by nora7142@verizon.net
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DAYCARE
Answered by Cedric
Answered by Cedric
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I would love to have a pretty little shop like the one in Practical Magic. But I doubt you could actually make a decent living with the small amount of customers you would have with the limited population. ALTHOUGH, with the internet connecting everyone, I could also do mail order!
Answered by jenniferaboston
Answered by jenniferaboston
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I would probably get a job in human services. No matter where you live human services is a field that is always in need of help.
Answered by Dorothy L
Answered by Dorothy L
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move
Answered by Loresinger99
Answered by Loresinger99
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nursing...which is what I do (here in the boonhickies). It's a great job as you can always find work no matter where you are.
Answered by kansas8099
Answered by kansas8099
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I have done so many things that I would adjust. I am a journeyman electrician and a framing carpenter for starters. Sales as well. Done psychiatric work. Dug ditches.
Answered by helixburger
Answered by helixburger
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Get a nursing degree....they're needed EVERYWHERE --- even small towns.
Answered by Ducky S
Answered by Ducky S
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FARMING HABNDYMAN, SELLING JUMAICAN RUM, AND HABANAS CIGARS, sit on the porch, and rockaway, smoking habanas cigars, would you like one,
Answered by litehmusicdj
Answered by litehmusicdj
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get a job at a local store
Answered by JeremyBro25
Answered by JeremyBro25
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I would do a lot of research first. I would find out what the place had and what the people wanted. Whether it be daycare for their children or just a chauffer to take them to do their errands. I would make a list and start there. I would decide what I enjoyed doing and narrow it down. I have started my own business in my current home town, and make a fair amount. I would succeed, and would not give up until I did.
Answered by Shari C
Answered by Shari C
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anything in the health care field.......nursing mainly............
Answered by toodie7298
Answered by toodie7298
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Start an Internet distribution company for something like Mary Kay or perhaps tractor parts. Or you could start a babysitting cooperative.
Answered by redjellolover
Answered by redjellolover
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I would take a job...
Answered by mrquestion
Answered by mrquestion
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I know this one because I live in small town America....move to a bigger town.
Answered by Angel
Answered by Angel
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open a small cafe for breakfast and enjoy seeing people smile as they ate the best food ever.
Answered by septboy19
Answered by septboy19
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However I could.
Answered by Sarrah
Answered by Sarrah
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Move!
Answered by Vader200
Answered by Vader200
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try some articles and tips on home businesses
Answered by ill answer u
Answered by ill answer u
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Hmmm. I would love to open up a craft or quilt shop, but I think I would starve at that. I live on the edge of the Heartland, so my more practical guess would be to be a medical professional.
Answered by Susan S
Answered by Susan S
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I wouldn't. I'm a big city girl stuck in a small mid-western town and hating it!
Answered by coorissee
Answered by coorissee
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i love to live in small town...i will really enjoy it....that's it......
Answered by Punjabi Heart
Answered by Punjabi Heart
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Get a job at Walmart. Middle Americans all seem to have a good work ethic. You may have to start out bagging groceries. In time you can work your way up to manager of the store. Do a good job and someone will notice. You could become a vice-president some day. I think there are too many Waltons still around. So it is unlikely that you will be named CEO.
Answered by regerugged
Answered by regerugged
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Daycare, farming, babysitting, do chores that simple stuff.
Answered by Stewie Griffin
Answered by Stewie Griffin
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I learned a trade, I am now a Master Carpenter& HomeBuilder
I can go to any town in the USA and find work (non union)....Have tool bag and saw , will travel...
Answered by pa28_180flyer
Answered by pa28_180flyer
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I'd love to be a photographer for the newspaper and maybe write a little too.
Answered by workingclasshero
Answered by workingclasshero
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Day care!
Answered by jjay_sos
Answered by jjay_sos
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I do live in a very small town. 1 small grocery market and a hardware store. That's it! You have to go 20 miles or more to get to the nearest Wall-mart. So a year ago I opened a consignment/gift shop. It took off like crazy! Once you get to know what kind of stuff the people in that area are looking for, than try to stay with that. It will change with the seasons. Personally I sell a lot of Nautical Gifts, Marine Supplies, Small furniture items and kitchen wear. Christmas season was really fun last year! I love my shop, and wouldn't change a thing. Good Luck!
Answered by ASTORROSE
Answered by ASTORROSE
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Childcare.
I would run the best pre-school/nursery school in the area and provide daycare for those babies who weren't old enough for pre-school. I'd get licensed and study child development and be the best place for little children for miles around. I would set up shop near an elementary school so parents have one stop drop off. Besides, I would love it!!
Answered by miatalise12560
Answered by miatalise12560
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and this question got featured?
hah thats funny.....
why it got featured...is beyond me
Answered by POR-FRY-CHICKEN
Answered by POR-FRY-CHICKEN
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Well, how about either owning the only store in town, or a bar, or being the mayor.
Answered by aahcrash
Answered by aahcrash
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I thank God for the gifts and talents He has given me. If I were living in a small town in the heartland of America - I would do what I do best - teach! Elementary, Middle and/or Secondary, teach reading to all ages, English as a Second Language, other speech skills. I have also learned how to grow some crops - tomatoes, greens, canning fruits - to sell. Also, I could teach piano and voice lessons, start a small community play group, parent group, I am 'crafty' - make quilts, crochet, picture frames, photo albums to sell in flee markets.
Answered by THE SINGER...
Answered by THE SINGER...
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work someplace where your visible and better opportunities will come your way. Point is, start working somewhere immediately, then talk to good people and you will find a better job. Like at the bank, a teller or at the library.
Answered by Ben
Answered by Ben
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I would definatley open up a goergus boutique. U know with different clothing and accseories that you cant bye any wher. Just a cute little shop in a small town.
Answered by mercedes
Answered by mercedes
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farming, e-tail, general foods store, writing, composing, painting, diner, run a b&b if tourists come any part of the year to ski, hike, fish, commune w/nature. opportunities really depend on the particulars of the small town -- who lives there, their needs and what already exists.
Answered by Lucy
Answered by Lucy
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