Business by the numbers

Get practical techniques and confidence to manage the numbers in an agribusiness.

Farmer story

Rebecca Abrams talks about how Dairy Training’s Business by the Numbers has taught her how to build a budget. Please note, based on farmer feedback, this course is now 3 days.

What is this course about?

• • Learn or enhance your budgeting skills
  • Investigate future options for big-picture goals like self-employment or employing a sharemilker
  • Communicate with your bank and accountant to get the support and understanding you need
  • Feel comfortable in a supportive, interactive and user-friendly learning environment for all levels
  • Balance learning with other commitments.

Skills

• • Collecting good financial information
  • Developing annual budgets
  • Calculating milk income (an introduction)
  • Estimating and tracking monthly expenses
  • Predicting your working capital (OD) requirements.

2020 courses

If the timing or location isn’t right for you then let us know; we’ll create a course in your area. Contact Eleri Williams, 022 195 1190, eleri.williams@dairytraining.co.nz

Who is this course for?

For managers, anyone currently self-employed or considering self-employment opportunities in the dairy industry.

What qualification does it lead to?

Qualify with the Business by the Numbers micro credential (15 Level 5 credits) to be recognised in future Agribusiness Diploma studies.