Small Business Trends has published a list of 10 trends to watch in 2010 for small businesses in rural areas.
Top of the list is the census.
Census 2010 – Population counts are critical for government programs, grants, and more for a decade. Smart small towns and counties will be actively finding ways to get everyone counted. Watch for town meetings to answer questions, and a whole bunch of canvassing. Your small town business will be indirectly affected by the results for ten long years.
At number three is the always important "shop local" trend.
