Well here i am again, coming to you from cold and wet Emerald.
I'm in the planning stages of "Emerald Animal Farm" (if you can think of a better name, i would love to hear
)
A big issue i have found with starting this business is the lack of contact with people in the planning stage. Its a lonely feeling
So i need to start surrounding myself with like minded people. (as in business people / farm people)
At the moment, you (Somersoft) are the only people i have to bounce ideas off
This is where i am at.............
Emerald Animal Farm:
Stage one
Market research
I have employed a trusted professional i have been dealing with for the past 15 years. She will put together a marketing plan, looking into the industry for growth / decline, look into the viablity of the business. She will also do the website / leaflets / info flyers / and any promotional gear, like uniforms, hats, signs etc.............. so the whole business is branded.
- Develop a business plan
- Talk to the council about running this type of business from home
- Talk to my Accountant, re business structure, set up cost etc.....
- Develop / brush up on skills in animal handling, breeding etc........
- observe successful competitors, hire a similar business for a kids party, take photos, take notes, talk to them..........find out as much info as possible.
- layout a likely profit / loss for the business
- Insurance costs?
- have signed up to a group bussiness coaching sessions
Anymore thoughts on what should be in stage one.
I have already started on stage two
I have ordered all of my fencing needs, pick it up tomorrow, then the fun stuff, learn on the job on how to do rural fencing
more to come.............
GG