If you go down the country into the smaller farming and coastal towns, you will be surprised to see the number of small businesses that are thriving. Yes, there are plenty that are struggling too but this is usually where the local economy is undergoing change. In these small towns, you will find extraordinarily high quality products that are often locally made and where the service is friendly and excellent.
On the road through the Free State, I came across a small roadside restaurant that is stocked with local hand-made preserves, sweets and even crisps. In this restaurant there are no crisps, for instance, manufactured by the giant industrial manufacturers. The restaurant is attractive and done in a country style that encourages you to take a break from your long-haul driving and relax in the farm-style atmosphere. This business has been running for more than seven years by the same owner and despite being located in a remote area where there is no nearby town, it has done well. Continue reading “Small business in the country is not as backward as city slickers may think”
