This was actually part of the poultry/sheep project, but I think it was worth getting its own blog to share!
page 1 (with the circle) is the Executive Summary which is kind of like the Introduction – who are you; what is the business -- what is the timeline for your business; where will the business be, why you are starting this business.
page 2 (with the square-arrow) is more or less the Market analysis Customers -- not names, but the types of customers who will buy your service or product. Competitors - who else is doing this in your area? Trends - is there a need for this product? Niche - what is special about the way you will offer this product/service compared to your competitors. Then a bigger rectangle is for details.
The last page of this activity was blank, for the 4-H'ers to design a poster advertising their business.
We had lots of great ideas, fun business names, and some real thoughts for how to turn our love for things into money making possibilities.
Here are some links for inspiration:
Hank’s
Homestead
Unusual Pet Business Ideas 9 Low-Cost Business Ideas for Animal Lovers
Even though we "giggled" about Nick's "you can pet my chicken for $1.00", a petting zoo activity might be a way to do a fund-raiser for our club. Maybe at a fall TSC event. What do you think? Do we set up a tent at TSC with some of our animals and let people pet them for a donation? We could show off the different breeds we have, some agility, etc. Could make some real $$$
ReplyDeleteOooh I like that plan!
ReplyDeleteWhat is TSC?
ReplyDeleteTSC = Tractor Supply Company. The big "farm" store in St. Albans, we set up a tent there a few years ago.
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