There was a decrease in competition. We are now able to carry more inventory and shop began to gain a good reputation. We have a bookstore and that business seems to especially benefit from word of mouth. My reputation and free advertising I have received from the Chamber, word of mouth. More people are retiring and moving into area, formally in seasonal homes.
Interest rates are better.
More people setting up trailers as summer homes-got tired of traveling. Better control of expenses. Business Declining Weather, and no people during the week. Lack of tourism, poor state economy and poor advertising outside of area. Fewer tourists because of poor accommodations and amusements.