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Awesome, Spotted!

Im seriously putting a lot more effort in to building a business in permaculture.  I want to teach people how easy and beneficial it is grow your own food in your backyard using permaculture principles.  I have ideas on hosting seminars on my property, getting consultant/design jobs from that. Maybe a small nursery of plants adapted for my climate/region which can be offered to clients. Possibly forming a CSA from within my client base for the surplus.  I might even try a small stand at the new farmer's market we're opening at work.  I figure you have to have as many revenue streams as possible in something like this so Ive been really focused on getting different ideas and making multiple connections (a permaculture principle)

For this season, Im going to be focused on getting my property in shape to show different design concepts at work.  The one thing I know is it has to look right or your clients wont trust you. I think that from a prospective client's point of view, it needs to be low maintenance, visually appealing and productive.  I have a lot of cleaning up to do after the weather beating my area has taken over the last two years.

Thanks, Spotted!  Im going to meet with an accountant to discuss setting up the business.  Im thinking maybe meet with a lawyer also, especially since I plan on hosting people at my place for this.

KVR said
but you never know in today's world

exactly!