Farm & Equine Business Services, LLC presents …
2013 Equine Business Seminar: “Business, Legal & Marketing Tips for Equine Businesses”
Saturday, March 9, 2013
8:30 am: Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00 am-2:30 pm: Seminar & Lunch
Hosted by: Montgomery County Extension Ofc.
18410 Muncaster Road | Derwood, MD 20855
Are you looking to start a new equine business?
Are you thinking about diversifying or growing your current equine business?
Come learn from the experts your action items to go that next step!
Session 1:
“Exploring & Creating a New Equine Business: The First Steps”
Presenters: Pam Saul and Kathleen Tabor
- Hobby or Business? - Selecting the Type of Business Entity
- Operational Documents for an Equine Business
- Best Business Practices (Setting up your “Business Team”)
- Business Plans: Financial and Goal Setting
- Bookkeeping 101- How to Set Up Your System
- Necessary Financial Records
- Customizing Contracts - What You Need To Know
- Q & A
Session 2:
“Marketing Your Business”
Presenter: Margaret Rizzo, Owner of Mythic Landing Enterprises, LLC
- How to Promote Your Services and Products
- Best Methods for Marketing Your Business
- Evaluating Marketing Methods
- Q & A
Lunch Presentation: Charles Schuster, Sr. Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Univ. of Maryland Extension -
“How the New Nutrient Management Regulations in Maryland affects the Equine Owner”
Session 3:
“Taking The Next Step: Guidelines for Established Businesses”
Presenters: Pam Saul and Kathleen Tabor
- Employment Issues - (Independent Contractor or Employee?)
- Really Understanding Cash Flow
- Making Your Books Work For You
- Bookkeeping Procedures
- Customized Contracts and Liability Issues
- Q & A
Take Advantage of the Early Bird Registration - February 23rd!
To Register to attend, go to:
www.shop.farmandequinebusiness.com
Questions? Call Pam Saul at 301-520-3937 or email:
pam@farmandequinebusiness.com
