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Your sell sheet

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This fact sheet will help business owners create promotional information about their products or services in the format of a one-page “sell sheet.” Business owners will learn how to define their... More ≫

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This fact sheet will help business owners create promotional information about their products or services in the format of a one-page “sell sheet.” Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and create an effective sell sheet.

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Developing a business advisory board : best practices

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This fact sheet presents the best practices for developing a business advisory board.

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Pricing : moving from farmers' market to retail sales [2016]

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Provides information for those selling their products at farmers markets who are interested in moving to retail sales. Includes: points to consider in making the decision whether to move to... More ≫

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Provides information for those selling their products at farmers markets who are interested in moving to retail sales. Includes: points to consider in making the decision whether to move to retail; different retail options; how to calculate your costs and ensure profitability for your product; understanding your break-even point; and a note about retail margins.

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Where can I get money? : funding your agricultural business : step 2 [2016]

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Funding Your Agricultural Business is a series of three fact sheets designed to help you understand the type of funding you need, where the funding is available and the steps needed to secure the... More ≫

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Funding Your Agricultural Business is a series of three fact sheets designed to help you understand the type of funding you need, where the funding is available and the steps needed to secure the money for your new agriculture or rural-based business.

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How do I get money? : funding your agricultural business : step 3 [2016]

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Funding Your Agricultural Business is a series of three fact sheets designed to help you understand the type of funding you need, where the funding is available and the steps needed to secure the... More ≫

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Funding Your Agricultural Business is a series of three fact sheets designed to help you understand the type of funding you need, where the funding is available and the steps needed to secure the money for your new agriculture or rural-based business.

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How much money do I need? : funding your agricultural business : step 1 [2016]

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This three-part series of fact sheets Funding Your Agricultural Business will help you secure the money you need for your new venture. Topics include the following: 1. how to calculate how much... More ≫

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This three-part series of fact sheets Funding Your Agricultural Business will help you secure the money you need for your new venture. Topics include the following: 1. how to calculate how much money you need for your new venture. 2. sources of financing, grants and other investment opportunities available in Alberta. 3. helpful tips on how to approach a lender or investor.

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Get the loan you need

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This fact sheet explores how lenders evaluate loan applications and how you can prepare for that all-important meeting with a potential lender. This information is intended to give business owners... More ≫

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This fact sheet explores how lenders evaluate loan applications and how you can prepare for that all-important meeting with a potential lender. This information is intended to give business owners an edge in securing the financing they need to develop their business.

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Biosecurity considerations for ag tourism ventures [2016]

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The owners and occupants of ag tourism ventures may be involved in activities ranging from operating a fruit farm business to offering horseback riding holidays for guests. No matter what the... More ≫

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The owners and occupants of ag tourism ventures may be involved in activities ranging from operating a fruit farm business to offering horseback riding holidays for guests. No matter what the activity, biosecurity precautions are part of the common sense agricultural production management practices followed by ag tourism operators. Biosecurity measures can reduce the risk of introducing or spreading livestock and poultry diseases. This fact sheet outlines why biosecurity is important and who should practice biosecurity.

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Managing cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in Alberta greenhouses

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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is an emerging disease in Canadian greenhouses. This disease is an increasing threat to cucumber and potentially to other greenhouse vegetable crops. The... More ≫

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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is an emerging disease in Canadian greenhouses. This disease is an increasing threat to cucumber and potentially to other greenhouse vegetable crops. The damage CGMMV causes to cucumbers can be extensive and can result in substantial yield losses and a lower market value.

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Analyze your profitability : managing your growth (step six) [2015]

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This is the sixth in an eight-part series of fact sheets designed to help individuals and families evaluate the feasibility of starting a new agricultural or rural-based business. This fact sheet... More ≫

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This is the sixth in an eight-part series of fact sheets designed to help individuals and families evaluate the feasibility of starting a new agricultural or rural-based business. This fact sheet will help you evaluate your profitability during the important start-up years. It describes how to create an income statement, how to uncover your income sensitivity and identify the effect of changing factors on your bottom line, and finally how to decide if the enterprise is worthwhile by analyzing profit in terms of return on investment. Includes worksheets.

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