The Rothenbergers market their hand-made rugs and furniture at shows, in shops on consignment, by word of mouth and through individual orders. They also attend seminars and training provided by Utah State University Extension and by the Bear River Association of Governments. Utah State University Extension offers a series of educational programs designed to meet the needs of home-based business owners. This series includes topics such as establishing a price, writing a business plan, identifying target markets, learning the secrets of selling, balancing work and family and adhering to regulatory requirements. In order to identify home-based business owners who might like such information, a data base is being compiled.
Rich County is a beautiful place to live.
It includes Bear Lake, pristine mountain areas and the communities of Garden City, Laketown, Randolph and Woodruff. The need for supplemental family income has prompted some residents to start home-based businesses. Frequently a hobby, special interest or talent turns into a business. Doris Nemeroff, who works with the Bear River Association of Governments and Department of Workforce Services, has identified at least 10 such home businesses in Rich County. Among these business owners is Mark Lee of Woodruff, a deputy sheriff for Rich County, who makes soap.