"Business planning is a critical component to any operation.  Even though a 'seat-of-the-pants' approach to farming might work, it takes too long to figure out if a decision is a poor one; you can waste years doing the wrong thing when you could have been doing the right thing."  ~Greg Trynolds of Riverbend Farm

Regardless of whether you are a beginning entrepreneur who has recently inherited a business, an experienced farmer who is considering a value-added enterprise, or a retiring business owner who is looking to pass on your farm, business planning is important - so come learn all you can on March 24th from experts in the field!

What:  Business Planning 101
When:  March 24, 2007, 9am-3pm - Lunch will be provided!
Where: Multiple locations for your convenience in Western NC:
         1) MHCR&EC-Fletcher,
         2) Bakersville Fire Department, and
         3) Tri-County Community College-Murphy Campus in Telecenter Room 117

Participants in "Business Planning 101" will receive a copy of "Building a Sustainable Business, a Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses."  The morning session will focus on teaching you the basics of business planning, and the afternoon session will provide you with a one-on-one coach who will help you with questions and concerns that you have on an individual, private basis.  No need to be worried about spilling the beans on your million-dollar new idea!!!

Got questions or want to sign up?  See the attached pre-registration information or contact Brittany Whitmire at brittany.whitmire@buncombecounty.org or (828) 862-4231 (home office) ASAP!