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Blue Print Farm Business Plan

The Blue Print Business Plan Work Book (PDF)

Purpose

To develop a template business plan for farmers to add value to their business
6 case studies of Canterbury exemplar niche operators

Desired outcomes

Blue print business plan developed
For primary producers to be able to clearly identify an achievable best practice path to value add the basic product
Developing efficient and sustainable production models resilient to market volatility

Value Add

Value Add
- Increasing the value of the raw material within the farm gate and selling the more profitable secondary product

Diversification

Diversification
- Improving the viability of the business by broadening the base of production and extends the range that is offered

Case Studies

Clearwater Organic Yoghurt
Havoc Pork
Heartland Potato Chips
High Country Salmon
Riverstone
Timaru Farmers Market

Clearwater Organic Yoghurt

Havoc Pork

Heartland Potato Chips

High Country Salmon

Riverstone Kitchen

Timaru Farmers Market

Findings

Business Plan
Vision and passion
Attitude
Determination and work ethic
Professionalism
Brand establishment
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Financial management
Marketing
Business growth
National awards and events
Artisans
Connections
Use of expertise

Ancillary Benefits

Community enhancement
Employment opportunities

Considerations

Complementary?
Expertise?
Detrimental?
How much does this matter?
What will I give up?
If I don’t do this...?

Business Plan & Template

Business plan summary is currently being developed and will be released June 2011
Business plan template is currently being developed and will be released June 2011

Summary

Thanks to all participants, ADBT and NZTE
Together, Stimulating and exciting to see the innovation and entrepreneurship happening in primary businesses in Canterbury.
shared experiences have allowed development of a business plan to aid prospective value add opportunities.
Better business, better local communities

For more information contact Aoraki Development Business & Tourism

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