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Community Matters: Successful Entrepreneurship in Remote Rural US Locations

Terry L. Besser, Nancy J. Miller · 2013 · The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Summary. Rural entrepreneurs in remote US towns succeed more when motivated by family income and flexibility rather than wealth or personal challenge. Entrepreneurs in communities with strong bridging social capital—networks connecting diverse groups—perform better because these connections help retain skilled workers, reduce costs, access capital, and build customer loyalty. Community characteristics matter more than general rural disadvantages in explaining entrepreneurial success.

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Besser, T. L., & Miller, N. J.. (2013). Community Matters: Successful Entrepreneurship in Remote Rural US Locations. The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. https://doi.org/10.5367/ijei.2013.0104

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DOI
10.5367/ijei.2013.0104
Countries
United States
Regions
North America
Categories
entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28