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Funding your agricultural business [2021]

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This three-part series of factsheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating... More ≫

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This three-part series of factsheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating the financing needed to start the new venture; identifying sources of financing, grants and other investment opportunities available in Alberta; and tips on how to approach a lender or investor.

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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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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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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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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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Define your goals : personal and family considerations (step one) [2015]

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This is the first 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 first 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 how your family feels about starting a new agricultural business and provide a foundation for decision-making. Includes worksheets.

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Consider your options : an inventory of possibilities (step two) [2015]

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This is the second 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 second 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 determine which enterprise would be the best fit for you and your family, through three steps: taking stock of your existing resources; generating and evaluating new enterprise ideas; and selecting the idea that fits best with your situation. Includes worksheets.

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Identify your market : right buyer, right price (step three) [2015]

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This is the third 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. The previous... More ≫

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This is the third 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. The previous fact sheet helped you identify your best fit for a new agricultural enterprise. This fact sheet will help you describe your idea and uncover market opportunities by exploring these three areas: refining your product idea; researching potential markets; and estimating price and sales volume and arriving at an income strategy. Includes worksheets.

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Build your network : reaching out for support and advice (step eight) [2015]

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This is the last 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 last 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 looks at how you can build support to help you succeed and will give you concrete ideas about how to expand your business circle.

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