Farm Credit Services Southwest: Notebook: Financial Tips

Do you need a consultant?

Sound management and tax planning are essential to make your assets work for you. Expansion and new enterprises take a lot of hard thought. Labor management is an increasingly critical issue. Our experts help you understand the pros and cons of the most complex decisions you will ever make. And when you're ready, we work with your attorney and accountant to help you act on those decisions.

The following questions will help you determine if you need a consultant. If you answer "yes" to any question, contact your local FCS Southwest office to learn how a business consultant can help you achieve your goals.

ARE YOU:	YES	NO
Making farm business transfers among family members?
Adapting farm partnerships or various corporate business arrangements to your particular operation?
Developing and rewarding good employees?
Merging resources with another farm?
Developing meaningful records to help in farm management decisions?
Planning the impact of farm investments and expansion?
Cash flow management and developing budgets?
Determining the profitability of various business enterprises?
Relocating to another farm?

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