What It Really Takes To Start And Run A Horse Business

Author : Sheri Grunska
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1502785102

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What It Really Takes to Start and Run a Horse Business by Sheri Grunska Pdf

Revised edition as of March, 2015. Building a large barn and starting a horse boarding business was my dream but it turned out to be a lot harder than I imagined. What was even harder for me was learning to become the business owner I needed to be to run a successful boarding stable. This book is about what it takes to work in the horse industry and what barn management is really all about. This is the story of Vinland Stables in Neenah Wisconsin. My name is Sheri Grunska and I wrote this book to show you how we built our barn from nothing and what it took to get our business off the ground. It is really about what it takes to become the business person you need to be to run a boarding facility efficiently and with confidence. This is the most honest total barn management book you will ever read and it is really two books in one. The first few chapters of this book is about my family's journey of building our barn and all that it took to get the loan and get the barn up and open for business. The reason I wrote the first part of the book is to help others that want to build a barn and show them all that goes with the building process both good and bad. We made a lot of mistakes in the building process so now I hope to help others so they don't end up with the mess we did. The rest of the book is about actually running a barn on a day to day basis with clients and horses. It is the most complete barn management you will ever read. In this book, I will show you how to write a business plan if you are applying for a loan and give you examples of what our business plan looked like ten years ago and what it should look like now. I will show you what my boarding contract looks like and what you should have in your contract. Running a horse boarding facility is about so much more than feeding and cleaning stalls. In fact that is the easy part. In this book I will discuss subjects like: - herd management and the boarder - What do you do when two horses don't get along and how do you know when it's time to move a horse - How do you give a 30 day notice to a boarder - When do you raise your rates and how much? - What are the boundaries between the barn owner and the client? - How to write a business plan for the equine industry - Boarding contracts and barn rules - No drama policy at the barn - How to find the right trainer for your facility - Are you willing to ask a boarder to leave - barn hours and why they are important - What do you do when a horse gets hurt on your property and the owner wants to blame someone. - Special request and when to say "Sorry but we do not offer that here." You will not find another book on the market that addresses these real situations in the horse business. I will share with you what we have learned over the years through many trials and errors. I will give you the tools to handle the most stressful situations. If you feel sometimes like you are alone in running your farm and no one else would understand the problems you are having, than read this book. You will find out very quickly that what you are dealing with is very common in most barns. Let me teach you how to become a leader and take control of your business. To this day, I love going out to the barn every morning for work. It wasn't like that the first couple of years. Learning to become a barn owner and business person takes time and sometimes a few years. I will share all that we have learned over the years with our business. This book will educate and inspire you and I hope to help you in your day to day life of running your barn. We made many mistakes in the beginning and it was because we didn't go to anyone for advice. I tried to find the answers in books but was not able to. Let me help you start off with the tools you need to become a successful business person in the equine industry. It is a great life when I step into my office and hear nickers every morning. It can be a great life for you too.

Author : Mary Ashby McDonald
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781603426688

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Starting & Running Your Own Horse Business, 2nd Edition by Mary Ashby McDonald Pdf

Turn your passion for horses into a successful business. Full of proven techniques to help you maximize profits and minimize headaches, this practical guide shows you how to create a viable business plan, identify marketing opportunities, and efficiently maintain your facilities. With savvy tips on reducing veterinary and feed costs, you’ll learn how to make your operation self-sufficient and keep it financially sustainable. Whether you run a boarding stable or a riding camp, you’re sure to find the information you need to keep your business running smoothly.

Author : Mary Ashby McDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635610117

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Starting and Running Your Own Horse Business, 2nd Edition by Mary Ashby McDonald Pdf

Author : Janet E. English
Publisher : Scholargy Publishing, Inc.
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1592473008

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Complete Guide for Horse Business Success by Janet E. English Pdf

This acclaimed guide examines every aspect of initiating a horse business venture, and is widely used in equine departments at major universities across the nation. In this extensively revised and expanded edition, Janet E. English, CPA, presents advice on how to structure a business plan,attract investors,manage records and funds, and handle accounts. Agreement forms and contracts are conveniently included in ready-to-use formats, and will lay the groundwork for solid business affairs. Every horse owner can benefit from this book, but it should be especially helpful for those who wish to succeed in the horse business!

Author : Sheri Grunska
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1545355959

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A Step by Step Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Horse Boarding Business by Sheri Grunska Pdf

This book will open your eyes to the world of horse boarding and all that it encompasses. One of the most often asked questions I get from people who want to start a boarding business is, "Where do I start?" Great question! Most people, including myself, usually start with a couple of horses and then progress into boarding. This book is a step by step guide on what you need to do to get your barn or stable up and going and how to maintain a strong and healthy boarding business. Whether you want to run a large facility or a small stable this book will cover everything you need to know to help you start off with a strong foundation for your business. I have included a current business plan (designed especially for the horse boarding industry), boarding contract and barn rules which is only the beginning. This book will walk you through every step and give you tasks lists and suggestions for every part of your business from designing your barn to seeking a loan. This book includes designing a barn or stable, your tack room, horse stalls and riding arenas. It covers extensive pages on herd management, turnout and paddocks and how to design them and what to think about before you put the first post in the ground. It will include business insurance, accounting and lawyers and what they mean to your business. I discuss the financial part of business ownership throughout the book and how to streamline your chores and hire employees. I discuss conflict resolution, the barn manager's role and client relations and the intention of this book is to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of barn management and business ownership and that is only the beginning. The topics that are covered in this book are extensive and you won't find a more current book on running a boarding business. This book will benefit any size boarding operation. A large boarding barn equates to a large scale effort and risk. A small boarding stable carries lower financial risk but requires the same planning to be successful and can have many of the same issues as a large facility. Every area of the horse industry is impacted by the boarding stable and no matter the size; each plays an integral part in the success and stability of the equine industry.

Author : Tom Eisenmann
Publisher : Currency
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593137024

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Why Startups Fail by Tom Eisenmann Pdf

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.

Author : Jeremy Houghton Brown,Marcus Clinton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405183475

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Horse Business Management by Jeremy Houghton Brown,Marcus Clinton Pdf

Horse Business Management will equip you with the knowledge to run a profitable horse business. Down-to-earth and highly readable, this book demonstrates how to apply modern business theory to create success, in addition to outlining British legal considerations for your business. Essentially, it will enable you to develop your vision of excellence and the specialist skills needed to make that vision a reality. Sections include: Understanding the market Considering available assets Developing effective marketing strategies Developing effective practices in daily yard management Providing a safe and rewarding environment for all involved Recognising and providing a high quality experience for the customer Providing a solid financial return Jeremy Houghton Brown and Marcus Clinton offer you their expert advice on modern equine business techniques, sharing their wealth of practical experience, and their thorough understanding of the horse industry in the UK. Extensively revised for its fourth edition, Horse Business Management is applicable to every type of stable yard and horse business. It is equally suited for both current and prospective horse business owners and managers, and should be in the hands of every college equine student.

Author : Sheri Grunska
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Horse boarding facilities
ISBN : 9798775323714

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A Step by Step Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Horse Boarding Business by Sheri Grunska Pdf

"This author will walk you through every phase of business ownership from purchasing your permits and applying for a business loan to opening your doors for your new clients and their horses. The book also includes a comprehensive look at barn management and how to create a stable that is operating efficiently, consistently and retains boarders. This book includes: Designing your barn or stable with all four seasons in mind; Walking through size and cost verses revenue that you will generate; Writing a business plan for the bank and yourself; Permits and zoning; Designing your riding arenas (indoor and outside); Determining barn amenities, including tack rooms, lounge and bathroom; Designing your barn with chores and weather in mind; Hiring employees; Boarding contracts; Setting and adjusting your boarding rates; Insurance, accountants and lawyers for your business; Barn rules and arena etiquette for safe riding; Chores and how to make them easier and more efficient; Hay, grain and supplement considerations; Issues that are generated in a boarding business; Trainers and your barn; Special requests from your clients; Herd management; Barn owner/barn manager differences; Yearly horse health care; How to set up training clinics and workshops; Conflict management; Creating invoices and billing your boarders; and so much more!"--Back cover.

Author : Milton C. Toby
Publisher : Hundreds of Heads Books, LLC
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1581501579

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The Complete Equine Legal and Business Handbook by Milton C. Toby Pdf

Can a boarding farm owner sell a boarder's horse to satisfy a delinquent bill? Are corporations or partnerships more suitable to certain kinds of equine businesses? Will the posting of signs that indicate potential hazards reduce a farm owner's liability in the event of an injury? Does the IRS view horse ownership as a hobby or business? These questions and more are answered in The Complete Equine Legal and Business Handbook. Attorney Milton C. Toby looks at contract and liability issues that horse owners and horse business owners face as well as depreciation and deduction considerations, proper record-keeping, employer-employee relations, and public and private purchase of horses. This guide is essential for anyone involved in the horse business.

Author : Sheri Grunska
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539146464

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One Horsewoman to Another by Sheri Grunska Pdf

Ladies, this book was written for you. It is about women, business and horses and how we deal with all of it. This book will encourage and inspire and most of all remind you that you are not alone. I felt so passionate about writing this book because after talking with so many women throughout the country I quickly realized that we all have experienced the same struggles along the way. Working with horses and people for a living has its own unique set of challenges and no one could have prepared me for all I was going to experience as a woman and professional when we opened our boarding facility over ten years ago. This book will make you laugh and even tear up at times and you will find yourself shaking your head because you will relate to so much of it. As a woman, I much too often ran my horse business with emotion and those emotions led to many poor decisions early on. I didn't have boundaries in place to run a healthy business and I had much to learn about myself. I had to change as a businesswoman without changing who I was. It was a journey that took years and even though I am now comfortable in my skin as an equine professional, I believe that we are always changing and growing throughout our lives and that is a wonderful thing. This book is for women of any age that want to start a horse business or are already deep in to it. It doesn't matter if you are running a large facility or boarding some of your friends' horses. The challenges and emotions you will experience will be similar for both. From the very beginning of business ownership you life will change in ways that you never imagined and you will grow as businesswoman. You may find yourself in uncharted waters some days and I want you to know that you are not alone. No matter what part of the horse industry you have decided to work in, this book will encourage you on the path you are taking. We commonly compare ourselves to other professionals and sometimes fall short of our own expectations. At times this is an incredible struggle we go through and supporting each other is so important. You may start out as an insecure businesswoman who second guesses all you do for the horses in your care but you will grow and learn along the way and with that a wonderful confidence will evolve. You will experience feelings from total happiness to complete stress and even anger along the way. But if you hang in there you will eventually find a joy and peace because you are doing what you have always wanted to do...and you will truly believe deep inside that you are good at it. I talk about raising a barn and horse business while raising a family and trying to do all of it well. Having a horse business is so unlike any other career because you are dealing with animals that need your care every day of the week. As women we can feel isolated if we never get off the farm or ranch and because the job can take up so much of our time, getting away can be very challenging. If we are not careful it can wear us down and burn us out. This book is about looking deep inside and finding out what works best for your barn and horse business and above all else you. You have taken a huge chance and became an equine professional. You are living the dream. If you are feeling less than incredible right now then I encourage you to read this book and start to feel good about your career and your life as a professional horsewoman. SPECIAL NOTE - I feel so passionate about this subject and how we as women need to encourage each other in our personal and business life. I have included a page at the end of each chapter so that you can write down your personal thoughts and goals and use it as a journal.

Author : M. R. Bain
Publisher : M. R. Bain
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-20
Category : Horse industry
ISBN : 1432717464

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The Business of Horses by M. R. Bain Pdf

Discover how to have a successful horse business How to set up your horse business and run an efficient operation. M. R. Bain shares his experiences with developing horse businesses. Told from the standpoint of one who actually did what he writes about, he tells you how to structure your business, what you can expense or depreciate, marketing, insurance needs, and many other things.

Author : Dave Berkus
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780557143276

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Berkonomics by Dave Berkus Pdf

101 bite-sized lessions in building a business from ignition to liquidity event (start-up to sale) by Dave Berkus, an internationally recognized business expert, author and keynote speaker. Graduate with your degree in BERKONOMICS, and use these insights to drive your growth and business success. Use separate workbook to create your own personalized guide for corporate growth. www.berkonomics.com, www.berkus.com.

Author : Sheri L. Grunska
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515133745

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The Total Horse Barn Management Makeover by Sheri L. Grunska Pdf

Do you want to make much needed changes at your barn but are not sure where to start? Are you struggling on how to effectively communicate and resolve issues with your clients regarding their horse? Why do some barns have a waiting list and others don't? These are just a few of the questions many horse professionals ask and you are not alone. If you are ready to make positive changes in your barn and business than this book is for you. My new book The Total Horse Barn Management Makeover will discuss everything that has to do with horse barn management and the client. This book will inspire and encourage you to make the changes you have wanted to make but didn't know where to start. Remember, you are not alone and learning to resolve the issues you are having will not only better your barn but will help you grow as a business person. Everything that happens at your barn will affect your clients and there are going to be times when they want an answer to some of the decisions you have made. This book will talk about the relationship between you and your clients and how to make decisions with confidence under difficult circumstances. This book is about changing from the inside out and becoming the leader in your barn and gaining strong barn management skills along the way. You will learn to stream line your business when it comes to barn chores and I will discuss what the clients see on their side of each situation and how to come to a place where issues are resolved easily. You will learn quickly that taking care of the horses will be the easiest part of your day. I am so excited about this book because I really believe it can help you work through the day to day problems that horse professionals deal with. I truly believe once you embrace your new role as barn owner or manager, your job will become easier on a daily basis. You are going to see barn management in a whole new positive way.

Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399181825

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Ask a Manager by Alison Green Pdf

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Author : Lisa D. Oden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 097065250X

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Growing Your Horse Business by Lisa D. Oden Pdf