Next
Business Networking Luncheon Meeting:
Tuesday,
November 29th
@
Farmers Coop
820
E. South Street
Frederick, MD 21701
What
is the MHC Business Network?
The Business
Network is a group of people who own or operate horse farms,
boarding and lesson stables, and other equestrian-related
businesses in Maryland (e.g., tack shops, feed stores, vets,
farriers, massage therapists, pony and carriage ride operators,
etc.), who want to work together to explore mutual interests.
The Network members will explore common problems, discuss
solutions that have worked for us, share information on useful
resources, get to know each other, and in the process improve
our business skills and practices. The Network will also be an
important source of advice to the Maryland Horse Council on
legislative and regulatory issues that affect our businesses.
Who
can attend?
Any Farm
or Business member of the Maryland Horse Council can send as
many representatives to these meetings as they choose.
Video from the 09/20 Business
Network meeting, hosted by Nutramax
Photos from the 09/20 Business
Network meeting, hosted by Nutramax
Business
and farm members enjoyed an exclusive lunch at Nutramax
Laboratories in
Edgewood, MD. In addition to the always useful networking
and the always
enjoyable noshing, members saw how Nutramax makes Cosequin!
The Top 10 Things Owners Wish They Had
Known
BEFORE They Started Their Horse or Horse-Related Business
10. “That most
other barn owners are willing to support a new barn owner and
give
them advice.”
9. “That I
could buy in bulk.”
8. “The
reality of Labor Laws, and how Ag Labor Laws are different.”
7. “The
necessity for good bookkeeping and for an accountant who
understands the
horse business.”
6. “The
difference between an expense and a cost.”
5. “The
importance of both a business plan and a marketing plan.”
4. “The
importance of forming a business or corporate entity.”
3. “How
much – and all the various types – of insurance needed to
own any business,
but particularly a
horse business.”
2. “That
the people are more destructive to a farm than the horses.”
… and the number one thing?
1.“That I no longer will have quality time with my
horse!” (a.k.a.
“The number of hours it would really take to run my business.”)
Who knows
what you will learn or who you will meet at the next Business
Networking Lunch! Plug the date into your Blackberry, your Palm, your
Outlook Express, your Dayrunner
… or the wall calendar from the feed company ... and we'll
see you there!
