Business Skills for Small-scale Seed Producers: Handbooks for Small-Scale Seed Producers. Handbook 2

This handbook presents some basic information for establishing a small scale seed production business, as one which provides important services to a community: permanent availability of good quality seed, or the possibility of introducing new varieties. Issues covered include an analysis of the need for a seed business in a given area, the preparation of a business plan, record keeping and inventories, the importance of knowing the market and the customers, and the opportunities for broadening services.