How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business with Companion CD-ROM and business plan in Word format

Edited by Kristie Lorette

288 pages plus CDR

America is going local. Entrepreneur Media Inc. has listed locally grown produce and products as one of the top five trends that will thrive in 2010; nearly 60 percent of consumers are skipping the national chains and purchasing from community fields. The USDA recently launched the ?Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food campaign in an effort to bridge the gap between where food is grown and how it ends up on your plate. So, how do you learn more about the health benefits of herbs and locally grown produce? Start with How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business featuring an interview with ACHS President Dorene Petersen. Plow the intricacies of starting your own business and the basics of herbs and herbal plant growth, learn about the importance of high-quality herbal education, and gain practical suggestions for how to prioritize education, sustainable practices, and customer needs.

How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business includes valuable information about setting goals, planning for the future, marketing your business, talking to the public, forming a Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or becoming a Sole Proprietor, and the legal implications of each. It also contains sample business forms, contracts, worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations. For more information, read the full-length press release at this link: www.achs.edu/news.

ISBN 978-1601383297