Saturday, December 13, 2014

Things You Should Include In A Small Agricultural Business Plan

By Lucia Weeks


Planning plays a very important part in the overall success of an endeavor. Without it, a person or a group of people will not have a clear outlook on what their project is going to look like months and even years from now. Every business that exists at present is born out of a plan. Big or small, they work on specific and measurable blueprints that serve as their guidelines for operation.

Agriculture is one of the most promising fields to get in when it comes to business. But while many have attempted to enter it, not everyone had what it takes to keep going. Some quit in between. That is why creating a small agricultural business plan is very important. This is not only for formality sake but for guidelines to the company as well. Without this, any business will eventually lose their focus.

The idea of making one can be tiresome. After all, you will have to deal with several analysis and case studies to come up with a realistic and facts based plan. But if you ask the help of other people and do the process right, the rewards can be great. Here are the things you should include in creating your plan.

Mission statement. Even before one decides to go on a business, he already has a vision of what it would be like. When creating your blueprint, it is important that you put into writing what is it that your company is for. Agriculture is a wide venture, so be sure you have an identity that you want to nurture as years go by. An effective mission statement is one that reflects that values that the business wants its employers to develop among themselves.

Realistic goals. By realistic, we mean they are achievable. It is okay to dream big. But it should be achievable given the resources and time frame that you have. Set goals and justify them. You can provide both the specifics of your short term ones and an overview of the long term goals.

Basic information. In this part, you provide the basic facts about your business. This could include the area where you are currently operating, the measurement of the agricultural land, its tillage, and all other things clients and prospect investors will like to know. Be detailed and specific on this one.

Core strategy. Based on the goals that you have set, you should be able to provide a strategy or a clear method on how you would achieve it. In here, you will describe and detail the processes that your business plans to take. In order to do this, you will have to study your market, identify the strengths, weaknesses, threat and opportunities you have and provide back up plans should the original one fails.

Analysis on your finances. Much as how specific you are in creating your strategy, you will also need to be very clear on this. Your current financial operating expense needs to be presented well. If you need financial support to further your plans, be sure to create a clear forecast as well.

Creating a plan may take time. But if you have the right people on board who are committed to the business, then you can do it. Success takes time. Keep that in mind.




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