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  1. The Business Barn

    Rural business webinars - thoughts please

    We're looking to run a series of webinars on all things related to starting and growing a farm diversification project or rural business and want to know from you: 1. What time would best suit you for these to be aired? i.e. morning, noon or night 2. What type of topics would you like to see...
  2. The Business Barn

    Farm diversification brings a breath of fresh air to family business...

    The decision to move away from milking cows was not an easy one for Tim and Marnie Dobson. However, the change in direction has initiated a ‘brakes-off’ approach and allowed the family to embrace new opportunities. Having been involved in the dairy industry for 50 years as tenant farmers, it...
  3. The Business Barn

    Land wanted - Bruce's Doggy Day Care...

    Bruce's Doggy Day Care is searching for land to rent within close proximity to affluent areas in the South East of England. They offer an opportunity for landowners to generate a good return from land and buildings, particularly underutilised assets. The ideal site will be between 1 and 25...
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    2018 British Farming Awards finalists announced...

    The shortlist for this year’s British Farming Awards has been announced in what has been described as a record-breaking year for the event. With the awards now in its sixth year, there are 15 categories open to entrants recognising the core farming sectors, as well as acknowledging the wealth...
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    Have you considered contracting as a diversification opportunity?

    Identifying opportunities in contracting The first step in identifying an opportunity is to know your region. Regions will have criteria that dictate what farming enterprises are suitable and therefore, what contracting opportunities may be present. The second step is to look at the issues that...
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    Could you diversify using your on-farm assets?

    Below are examples of the ‘assets’ that are worth considering before making the decision to diversify. Land availability Whether it’s owned or let, farmers are blessed with the land they have access to. Traditionally, land would have either been used for cropping, grazing or for countryside...
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    A beginner’s guide to rearing game birds...

    Whether you are thinking of rearing your own game birds or starting your own game rearing business, this guide has been designed to highlight some of the major thought processes and physical requirements needed. There are several different ways in which to rear game birds, and the system you...
  8. The Business Barn

    Business ideas that generate a rental income...

    The opportunity for rental income is often forgotten but could be one of the easiest ways to draw a revenue from your own assets. Here are some ideas to get you thinking. Remember you may have the buildings and facilities but you don’t have to run the business yourself. Caravan storage Vintage...
  9. The Business Barn

    Looking to start a new rural business? Need some ideas?

    The Business Barn is bursting with free, business start-up guides written by industry experts on areas such as: Farm shops Campsites Boarding kennels Holiday cottages Livery yards Tree surgeons Microbreweries Bookkeepers Fencing contractors All business guides are free to view and use. Click...
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    Apparently millennials love cheese - is this an opportunity for us?

    Industry research reveals younger adults really do love cheese. While many dairy products have been under-fire recently, The Agricultural Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published a report highlighting how cheese bucks this trend. The findings show that 90% of households buy the...
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    Organic business succeeds with flexible mindset...

    The desire to start an organic business drove Jan Billington to move her young family from London to South West England in 2002. But needless to say, what they were going to do when they got there and how they were going to make it work were unknown factors at the time. However, their flexible...
  12. The Business Barn

    Have you considered diversifying into the wedding industry?

    Kelly Chandler, business owner and experienced wedding consultant, advises that engaged couples are turning away from perceived traditional wedding formula and instead are looking for something unique and fitting with their personalities... If you're looking for inspiration to start a new...
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    Looking to start-up a business from home?

    If you'd like to start-up your own rural business, The Business Barn can help! Click here to get over 101 rural business ideas at your fingertips. Have you considered becoming a Virtual Assistant? Having worked in several industries in various roles, the exposure and knowledge gained during...
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