| Equipment
& Buildings |
| List the equipment
and supplies you own that will be used in this
enterprise (include size, working condition,
age, purchase price, and any outstanding payments): |
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| List the types of
vehicles and machinery you own that will be used
in this enterprise (include size, working condition,
age, purchase price, and any outstanding payments): |
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List equipment,
supplies, vehicles, and machinery you will need
to purchase and their estimated cost:
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| Size and condition
of buildings on the property and their current
or potential uses: |
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| Equipment storage: |
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| Pens for bobwhites
or other game birds (if applicable): |
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| Dog kennels: |
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| Cleaning area for
game: |
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| Size and estimated
cost for adding new buildings on the property
and their use: |
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| Capability to provide
lodging (whether on-site or partnering with another
local business): |
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| Capability to provide
dining space, cooking, and restroom facilities
(whether on-site or partnering with another local
business): |
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| Labor
Resources Inventory |
| How many employees
(or family members) will the enterprise require
to operate effectively and efficiently? |
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| What types of skills
are needed? |
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| Will the enterprise
require manual labor, such as for enhancing wildlife
habitat? |
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| What about other
operational needs like managerial, clerical,
and bookkeeping skills? |
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| Will it require
customized personal service, such as guided hunts
or tours? |
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| What is the labor
supply in the area where the business will operate? |
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| What is the competitive
rate of pay, including benefits, in the area? |
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| What other businesses
in the area may compete for the labor supply? |
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| What current labor
laws apply to your operation? |
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| What is the minimal
value you are willing to accept for your time
and labor, as well as that of other family members,
who will be involved in operating and managing
the enterprise? |
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| Financial
Resources Inventory |
| What funds are available
for starting your enterprise? |
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| How much are your
outstanding loans? |
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| What profit do you
expect from a wildlife enterprise? |
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| Are there other
investment options on your property that would
generate a higher return for your business, i.e.
expanding an existing enterprise, specializing
your production, engaging in value-added marketing
(packaging, direct sales), etc.? |
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| What is the
risk of entering a wildlife enterprise compared
to an alternative enterprise? Specifically, |
| How much money would
you potentially gain? |
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| How much money would
you potentially lose? |
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| How much money would
the alternative enterprise potentially gain? |
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| How much
money would the alternative enterprise potentially
lose? |
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