Small-town small business pulls through hole of high costs [Video]

KSHB 41 reporter Olivia Acree covers portions of Johnson County, including Spring Hill. If you have a story idea to share, send Olivia an email at [email protected].

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Shoppers feel the effects of inflation when they get to any checkout counter. Small business owners feel the same when they’re manning their own.

It’s also because of big box stores or the rise of online shopping that some small businesses are struggling.

Nevertheless, Moody’s Hardware in Spring Hill is managing to stay afloat with places like Home Depot and Walmart just 10 minutes down the road.

They still face challenges, though. Career advice website Zippia reported Kansas has the third highest business failure rate in the country.

The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce told KSHB 41 reporter Olivia Acree that fact is reflected in the businesses in town.

Chamber member Sharon Mitchell said Spring Hill had less than 10 retail stores open in …