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Setting up a mixed fruit and vegetable operation

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This factsheet provides an overview of the economics, market factors and business processes behind a farm-direct mixed fruit and vegetable operation in Alberta.

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Market research [2016]

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This fact sheet discusses the importance of market research as a means for business owners to obtain critical information about their business. Here, you will learn the basics of how to build and... More ≫

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This fact sheet discusses the importance of market research as a means for business owners to obtain critical information about their business. Here, you will learn the basics of how to build and execute a market research plan to help you make informed decisions.

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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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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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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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Launch your business : time for action (step seven) [2015]

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This is the seventh 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... More ≫

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This is the seventh 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 move your business idea forward toward its launch by exploring three key areas: matching key business and lifestyle goals; developing an implementation plan; and building your business plan.

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Assess your resources : examining production requirements (step four) [2015]

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This is the fourth 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... More ≫

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This is the fourth 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 judge the feasibility of producing your product by exploring three areas: evaluating production resources; deciding on quality and capacity; and investigating how to any legal regulatory and liability requirements that might exist and how to meet them. Includes worksheets.

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Review your finances : making the money work (step five) [2015]

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This is the fifth 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 fifth 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 the amount of capital you need for your new enterprise by creating and evaluating a cash flow projection. It also discusses how to obtain financing and find sources for funding the business. Includes worksheets.

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Fresh water aquaculture industry [2014]

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the marketing and production characteristics of freshwater aquaculture in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the marketing and production characteristics of freshwater aquaculture in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of all the key issues that will influence the success of an individual enterprise.

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