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Elements of a business plan

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Describes the major elements of a business plan. Intended for food and bio-processors starting or growing a business.

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A business plan framework for modern times

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The framework presented in this document facilitates a planning process as well as provides guidelines for developing the written plan. Developing the business plan is the means to an end rather... More ≫

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The framework presented in this document facilitates a planning process as well as provides guidelines for developing the written plan. Developing the business plan is the means to an end rather than an end in itself.

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Plan for emerging possibilities in farm business management

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The “Plan for Emerging Possibilities in Farm Business Management” series of documents will assist modern farm managers consider new perspectives and new possibilities in the context of business... More ≫

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The “Plan for Emerging Possibilities in Farm Business Management” series of documents will assist modern farm managers consider new perspectives and new possibilities in the context of business planning and decision making. Thinking ahead with different perspectives and different guiding questions can ensure planning and decision making processes address the right issue at the right time in the right manner.

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Agriculture business alternatives [2021]

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The Agriculture Business Alternatives fact sheets are designed to assist those looking to start a new agriculture or food business.

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Alberta Food Services and Drinking Places

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This product provides information on the Total Receipts ($) of the Alberta Food Services and Drinking Places Industry in the Alberta economy.

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Business fundamentals for better cattle feeding agreements

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This discussion paper examines the traits that make agribusinesses successful, and then applies those principles to the custom feedlot business. Time is spent discussing the need for a basic... More ≫

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This discussion paper examines the traits that make agribusinesses successful, and then applies those principles to the custom feedlot business. Time is spent discussing the need for a basic business plan, complete with a financial analysis section. The financial analysis is then taken one step further to describe how feedlots can use their own expense statements to calculate a realistic yardage cost. The discussion goes on to describe how custom feedlots can do a better job of forecasting gain costs and managing risk. The final section of this paper highlights some of the areas that potential long term cattle owner clients look at when making their decisions.

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Export profile : Alberta agri-food products and services

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This promotional brochure is meant to inform international buyers and influencers by providing a brief overview of Alberta's crop and livestock products, as well as the province's food processing... More ≫

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This promotional brochure is meant to inform international buyers and influencers by providing a brief overview of Alberta's crop and livestock products, as well as the province's food processing and beverage industries.

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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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Forest jobs action plan

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Provides an overview of the Government of Alberta's action plan to support a sustainable, long-term supply of forest jobs and fibre access for Alberta's forest industry.

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Trusts in farm transition planning

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Trusts can be used as a planning tool for the transition and management of family farming operations. This fact sheet provides an overview of the basic concept of a trust and how the use of trusts... More ≫

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Trusts can be used as a planning tool for the transition and management of family farming operations. This fact sheet provides an overview of the basic concept of a trust and how the use of trusts in farm business structuring can be helpful in providing for tax planning, creditor protection, succession planning, and farm purification.

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