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Does your company run as smoothly as you'd like? There are steps you can take to increase productivity, improve quality, and effectively manage the day-to-day functions of your business. Investigate our resources to find ways you can maximize the potential of your operations.

• Time management
• Productivity
• Production planning
• Quality assurance

• Alternative Crops Production
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2990/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Are you looking for information on alternative small acreage crops?
• Agriculture Access Road and Electrical Program
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3648/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Increase your farm efficiency through the construction of off-farm access roads and the installation of electrical services.
• Assessing your business' health
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/6177/
  A periodic business health assessment should be a staple of your ongoing business planning cycle.
• Beef Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3110/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Is beef your business? Access information, expertise and training in all aspects of beef production.
• Benchmarking tools and ratio calculators
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/tools/calculators/Pages/overview.aspx
  Use these tools to calculate your performance in areas such as asset utilization, liquidity, leverage, inventory turnover, sales, and net profits.
• Bison Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3009/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Is bison your business? Access expertise and training to grow your business up the food chain.
• Business Development & Management
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3014/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Maximize your net income by way of optimized business management practices.
• Business Opportunities – Partnering Mechanisms
  
  http://www.fptt-pftt.gc.ca/eng/business/index.html
  Benefit from the expertise and services offered at government research facilities, including opportunities to license intellectual property, collaborate on research, or contract for research.
• Canadian Farm Business Management Council
  
  http://www.farmcentre.com/Home.aspx
  Need tips on managing your farm? Find information on marketing, succession planning and business advice resources.
• Completing your project on time and on budget
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/6430/
  Develop your ability to skilfully manage your business projects to their successful conclusion.
• Dairy Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3010/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Is dairy your business? Access technology transfer services and industry expertise to increase your profitability.
• Engineering Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3013/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Access plans and plan development for the construction and operation of agri-facilities.
• Farm Animal Veterinary Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3632/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Access veterinary services for your poultry and/or livestock farming operation.
• Farm Drainage Program
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3633/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Improve your productivity by having your farmland drained or by installing an on-farm drainage system.
• Field and crop management software
  
  http://www.fccsoftware.ca/en/ManagementSoftware/managementsoftware_e.asp
  Learn how to use Field Manager PRO software to record and analyze information about your fields, and to better plan your crops.
• Greenhouse Production
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3008/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Are you a greenhouse crop producer? Get assistance to "grow" your business.
• Mining Yukon
  
  http://miningyukon.com/
  Are you looking for information on the mineral exploration industry in the Yukon? If so, this site provides you with current geological data on Yukon mineral deposits and regulatory approval processes.
• Nursery and Landscape Plants in Ontario
  
  http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/nursery.html
  Do you own or operate a landscaping business in Ontario? If so, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provides resources and publications to help you run your business.
• Organic Agriculture — Fact Sheets and Information Sheets
  
  http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/organic/organic.html
  Access a wide range of resources about the organic food sector that may help you run your Ontario business.
• Quebec Institute for the Development of Ornamental Horticulture
  
  http://www.iqdho.com/en/index.php
  Get information, consultation services and training for your ornamental horticulture business.
• Sheep and Goat Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3000/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Are sheep and goats your business? Access production and marketing information as well as assistance for the development of new products.
• Soil, Plant and Feed Laboratory
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3314/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  If you are a commercial farmer, you can get routine soil, plant or feed analysis done for a nominal fee.
• Swine Extension/Industry Development Service
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2995/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Is pork your business? Access expertise and training to grow your business up the food chain.
• Tourism Best Practices
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/6775/
  Applies to: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
  As an Atlantic Canada tourism professional, find out if you can take part in a mission to learn best practices from successful tourism entrepreneurs.