financial considerations
There is much to consider when planning a natural-resource based business. In order to ensure that there will be enough funding for the business, the person starting the business may wish to take out a loan. These publications give information on finding lenders and determining how much financial assistance is needed. Also provided is information on programs that can help fund a business.
These resources have been compiled from various resources and agencies and are provided here for educational purposes only. Please if you find information that needs to be updated, broken links, or if you have an additional resource you feel is pertinent.
Financing Your Natural Resource-Based Enterprise - Mississippi State University Extension Service. The first step to financing a natural resource-based enterprise is finding a lender. This publication lists examples of who to borrow from. It also includes requirements of lenders including writing a business plan and a record of the physical and labor resources entrepreneur has.- Business Considerations for Private Landowners - Mississippi State University Extension Service. The first step to planning a natural resource enterprise is writing a business plan. Next, determine what physical, financial and labor recourses are available. Marketing, organizational and financial plans are necessary to determine if the business will succeed.
- Funding and Assistance Programs - Natural Resources Conservation Service, Alternative Enterprises and Agritourism: Farming for Profit and Sustainability Resource Manual, Chapter 16 (5.96 MB)
- Financial Assistance for Businesses - Mississippi Development Authority. Listing of a variety of incentive programs to assist Mississippi businesses in obtaining loans.
