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Growing Wealth As A Saskatoon Farmer
January 14th, 2015
Northwest Michigan Orchard & Vineyard Show Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Business Practices To Grow Wealth
Chuck Curtiss RECON Intelligence Services
4620 N US Hwy 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686 [email protected]
(231) 938-7326
Key Business Practices
• Record Keeping • Goals and Objectives • Collecting and Utilizing Data
• Learning From Others • Business Relationships • Identifying Your Optimal Situation
• Contingencies • Tax Payments and Reports
Business Planning Concepts
• Know Your Industry • Know Yourself
• Type of Organization
• Unique Value Proposition
• Know Your Market
• Know Your Customers
Business Planning Concepts
• Your Production Plan • Your Marketing Plan
• Your Pricing Strategy
• Know Your Competitors
• Competitive Advantage
Sections Of A Business Plan
• The Company • Your Product(s) • Production / Operations • Customers • Marketing • Distribution • Competition • Financials
What Is The Point of Planning?
• Keep Focused • Know Where You Want To Go • Know If You Are On Track
• Be Ready When Fruit Is Ready • Have A Framework To Guide Adjustments