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Agricultural Business Plan Guidelines

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This document is a result of numerous calls for help from potential farmers, aspiring entrepreneurs and
government officials from all the provinces requesting guidance with drafting bankable business plans.
Research has shown that prospective entrepreneurs are not familiar with the contents of their business plan,
because they seldom contribute (input) into the development of a business plan. This is a recipe for disaster.
Consultants/agencies that draw up business plans for these entrepreneurs operate commercial businesses
and they are seldom interested in whether the outcomes of the business plans are attained.
The intention of this document, therefore, is to provide guidance and to capacitate entrepreneurs and prospective
entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector to access opportunities successfully and in managing and
sustaining enterprising activities from farm level through to the entire agricultural value chain. Studies have
shown that low-income entrepreneurs are more vulnerable to risks than their high- income counterparts.
Grant beneficiaries operating agricultural activities often lack knowledge and expertise in managing the financial
aspects of the business, resulting in them being exposed to the smallest economic shocks.
The Business Plan Guidelines is developed to provide comprehensive, simplified and not too complicated
information required by funding institutions/investors/sponsors for prospective farmers/entrepreneurs wanting
to make inroads into the agricultural sector.

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: ., 2011

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1-13

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English

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Agricultural Business Plan Guidelines

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