Scenarios about 'small business'
The operation and management of independently owned enterprises with limited revenue and workforce compared to larger corporations. Small businesses have historically formed the backbone of local economies, creating employment opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship across diverse sectors. In alternate history scenarios, their resilience, adaptation to changing conditions, and role in technological innovation often serve as indicators of economic development paths diverging from our timeline.
What If Big Box Stores Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where large-format retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot never came to dominate the American retail landscape, potentially preserving small businesses and reshaping consumer culture.
What If Main Street Retail Never Suffered?
Exploring the alternate timeline where American small businesses and downtown shopping districts remained vibrant centers of commerce despite the rise of big-box stores, malls, and e-commerce.
What If Mom and Pop Stores Remained Dominant?
Exploring the alternate timeline where local, independently-owned small businesses continued to thrive as the backbone of American retail, preventing the rise of big-box stores and e-commerce giants.