Business Planning
It starts here. Download the Dairy Cocoon Foundational Feasibility spreadsheet (BETA)
Let’s get to it.
Margin Manifesto
Learn the 11 Principles for Small Business from Tim Ferriss.
ASIC
Check out ASIC’s guide to running a Small Business.
Leasing a Dairy
Take a look at the resources provided by Dairy Australia about leasing a dairy.
Before embarking on some complicated business planning, consider first the 5 Ps
This will get you most of the way to developing your goals and strategy!
Products
What are you going to make? How much are you going to make? Where do my products sit in the market? Who is the audience/customer? What’s the competition like?
Placement
Where will your products be sold Distributed? Direct? Farmers Markets? Cellar Door?
Promotion
How will you connect with customers? Social Media, Paid advertising, Distribution, Dirct sale?
People
What labour is required to do what tasks? How much labour per unit of production? Is there a sweet spot (production level) where full utilisation of staff results in maximum productivity?
Price
Model margin as a factor of price, assess what price vs volume is realistic, moves the volume required and maximises profit
Now we’re going to get practical.
Hiring Employees
Access this useful checklist for hiring staff.
Crowdfunding
Read this How To on Crowdfunding for your new business.
Applying for Business Loans
Here’s the step by step on how to apply for a business loan.