Publications

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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Honey bee pests and diseases : best management practices

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Best management practices for honey bees in Alberta.

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Human resources essentials - Explore local

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Workshop material used at a one-day workshop on human resource management through the lens of the specific challenges faced by Alberta's agri-food entrepreneurs.

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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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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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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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Social media marketing guide : better position your business

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This publication will outline several best practices to use while managing your business’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. A good social network can mean a bigger... More ≫

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This publication will outline several best practices to use while managing your business’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. A good social network can mean a bigger network of customers.

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