Create a thriving agricultural business in Australia
Paige provides hands-on, practical advice to optimise your business operations and maximise profitability.
Do you want to Wow Your Banker or focus on Farming as a Business? This consulting service will help:
Elevate your farming operations through clear communication
Foster profitability, innovation and sustainability with united direction
Navigate the complex requirements that running a business takes in 2024
Do you need to get a loan, conduct an annual review with your bank or meet your new bank manager?
Created for forward-thinking farmers, new generations and multi-generational family farms who want to elevate their operations and move beyond traditional farming methods to a strategic, business-oriented approach.
These services provide tools, insights, and support for innovation, profitability, and sustainability that are tailored for those committed to transforming their farm into a thriving, future-ready business.
Wow Your Banker
Get the documentation you need to demonstrate (to your finance provider) that you are legitimate, articulate of your needs and assist with the turnaround time to get what you need. This is a short-term, done-for-you option where we use your information to create white label documents that will wow your banker!
This is for you if:
You have an annual review coming up
You’re about to ask the bank for more money
You’re about to meet your new bank manager
What do you get:
90-minute initial consult to gather information and understand your needs
12-month cashflow (using your information in a bank-preferred format)
An updated statement of position
5 key risks & mitigants identified and addressed
Summary of the previous year
Plans for this year
Key priorities for the next 5 years
60-minute presentation meeting to ensure the information is accurate.
Optional Add-Ons:
60-minute coaching sessions
Budgets to actual reporting assistance
Farming as a Business
Get the support and encouragement you need to not only gain greater business alignment and clarification of your goals but to actually help you farm as a business. This is a one-on-one, 12 month coaching support service that will help you farm as a business!
This is for you if:
You want regular 1-1 support with a coach who understands agriculture and business
You are in a transition phase (growing your business, planning for succession)
You have done the group workshop thing but want bespoke and tailored support
What do you get:
“Wow your banker” plus:
One-year business plan on a page
30-minute monthly coaching sessions (online)
Voxer support (response within 24 hours)
Quarterly facilitated 90-minute meetings, including a review of the past 90 days and key priorities for the next 90 days, including actuals to budget review (cost blowouts, windfalls). Post meeting support through action lists and allocated items
A detailed risk assessment (reviewed quarterly)
Stakeholder support (finance manager, insurance meetings, agronomist, real estate agent, staff recruitment, onboarding, HR support)
Assistance to develop a machinery repair and maintenance plan
Exclusive monthly newsletter with available grants, important dates, legislative requirements and market updates
Optional Add-Ons:
Grant application writing ($1500 writing fee plus % fee if grant is successful)
New purchase application assistance
Does this sound like you?
Persistent financial challenges, such as cash flow issues or difficult-to-service debt, suggest the need for rigorous financial planning and better budgeting practices that are integral to running a farm as a business.
Financial Strain
Technology Gaps
Adopting new technologies and automation tools could be an opportunity to enhance efficiency and productivity. A strategic business approach can help integrate these advancements into your operations.
Succession Challenges
If you’re facing difficulties in transitioning the farm to the next generation, a clear, strategic business framework can facilitate smoother succession planning and ensure continuity.
Increasing compliance obligations and regulatory pressures require a structured approach to managing legal and environmental requirements, which a business-focused strategy can provide.
Regulatory Pressures
Suppose your farm’s productivity and profitability have plateaued, and you’re struggling to find new avenues for growth. In that case, it’s a clear sign that a strategic, business-oriented approach could revitalise your operations.
Strategic Growth
How this works
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Transform your farm into a thriving business with our comprehensive process.
Tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of your farm, our approach begins with a deep dive into understanding your operations, goals, and internal dynamics.
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Gain clarity and control over your finances.
We'll analyse your current financial status, identify areas for improvement, and develop a robust financial roadmap. From budgeting and cash flow management to risk mitigation, our expert guidance will ensure that your farm's financial health is optimised for success.
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Chart a long-term, sustainable growth course with our strategic roadmap.
Based on our in-depth analysis and understanding of your farm's goals, we'll develop a customised plan that outlines clear objectives, milestones, and action steps.
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Implement and incorporate sustainable business systems that work for you.
Whether you're looking to expand your operations, diversify your product offerings, or improve operational efficiency, we will work with you to identify and incorporate systems into your business that provide clear direction and actionable steps to achieve your long-term vision.
