Co-operative & Business Development Services 

RBI specializes in the conversion from traditional & conventional business structures to cooperative business models. This is particularly useful in situations where a clear succession plan is not in place, the desired value of the business is not present, or potential buyers are struggling to come up with the capital needed to purchase the business.

As a leading expert in cooperative based business models, our firm can assist you with:

• The conversion process from traditional/conventional business structures
• Structuring the Member Investor Service Offering(s) (MISO's) (raising capital for the cooperative)
• Succession planning to maximize retirement options for transitioning owners
• Specialized accounting required for management of the cooperatives equity and dividend structures
• For our municipal partners, economic develop strategies that not only strengthen BR&E but jump start and revitalize rural and distressed communities.

Integrating each component of your business with your bookkeeping software will save you time, energy, and money. RBI will help you integrate and manage each component with your bookkeeping service to provide comprehensive, cloud based, administrative and executive decision support. Conveniently... Affordably... Accurately...

Note: Our Accounting/bookkeeping clients receive business development services at a discounted rate in order to foster a culture that Regenerative Business Development begins with proper bookkeeping and accurate financial records.

Business Planning

It starts with a feasibility analysis and a business model canvas to define each of the following areas:

• Value Proposition
• Customer Relationships
• Distribution Channels
• Customer Segments
• Key Activities
• Key Resources
• Key Partnerships
• Cost Structures
• Revenue Streams

to determine that there is a market for the product or service. From there we can work to develop a more sophisticated plan. A full business plan is done on an as needed basis for both start-ups and growing businesses, typically when seeking capital.
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Financial Forecasting

Proper financial forecasting begins with proper cash flow management. The primary reason  businesses fail is due to a lack of cash flow or poor cash flow management rather than due to a lack of sales. RBI brings more than 20 years of finance, accounting, and budget formulation experience to the table. This 20 years of experience has been gained in the last 20 years which is relevant to you because the experience has been gained in the transition from the industrial age to the digital age. How we think about money has changed in this transition. Don't let the subject of financial management intimidate you.  Money is not the destination but rather a resource by which we can pursue our endeavours and dreams. Your financial forecast is a road map to achieving your vision.
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Inventory Systems

Inventory management is a complex topic for most businesses. For farm businesses, inventory management can almost seem futile, if not a full time job. RBI will work with you on idenifying an inventory management plug-in app that will integrate seemlessly with your bookkeeping functions. This will provide you with near-real-time invenotry levels and valuation, costs that will help making pricing decisions, and integration with sales channels. Adjustments to inventory can be made from your mobile device allowing you to make adjustments in the field that will be directly reflected in your inventory levels, valuation, and financial records.  

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Farm Management

Farm management begins with time management. How many hours-per-task and how does that relate to profitability? Time & motion studies help us understand your unique operation. Inventory management is next. RBI understands the complexity of farm and ranch inventory management. Our inventory management systems help you track eaches and units for live product and convert to weight for processed product and track inventory to near-live standards with your bookkeeping platform. We can also assist with calendar and to-do lists, production calculations, weather reporting, integrations, etc.
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Team Development

At Regenerative Business Institute, we believe that the industrial model of employment is antiquated. We work with our clients to develop businesses that are either "Cooperative" based or "Enterprise Stacking". One of the most critical components to success in all businesses, and especially in farm businesses, is team development. Managing intern and/or apprenticeship programs fall in this category. RBI can help you develop your Team Member Development Plan, Training Plan, and Continuity/ Secession Plan.
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Time & Motion Studies

Tracking your efforts at this level might seem a little over-the-top or nuerotic but understand that efficiancy at this level does impact the bottom line. We are referring to the triple bottom line. Inefficiency can mean multple trips across the farm in the truck or on the tractor (i.e. ecological - unintended waste of fuel) or poor planning with feeding, watering, and chores (i.e. economincal - unintended waste of labor and energy) or no time left to develop the farm business (i.e. social - inability to develop stackable enterprises or mentor the next generation).
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Point-of-Purchase

We can assist with developing your revenue recognition streams through various technology components. Xero will handle your invoicing and accounts receivables. Xero has various POS plug in apps to handle the point-of-sale, receipts, weight scale, barcode scanner, customer signature, reduced dispute liability, and customer feedback. The POS plug ins will integrate with your inventory management systems for near-live inventory tracking. Your POS, invoicing, cash, and other revenue recognition streams will integrate directly with your financial statements to provide seamless and accurate margin rates. 
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CRM Solutions

RBI can integegrate your inventory, eCommerce, and bookkeeping platforms with various CRM platforms to provide such features as customer feedback, new products, promotions, special events, recalls, contact information, purchase history, etc. A properly managed CRM will provide you with data and information that will help you make decisions to keep your business relevant to your customers.

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Market Segmentation

When we look at the market for local, farm fresh food, we can usually segment the market in the following categories: True Believers, Enlightened Environmentalists, Strapped Seekers, Healthy Realists, Indifferent Traditionalists, Struggling Switchers, Resistant Non-Believers

Do you know who represnts the greatest profitibility potential in your area?
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Business development can be a complex process that is affected by various external and internal influences. The process will typically begin with a thorough review of your current financial position, (usually the last 3 years if available) to determine trends. In any scenario, we will work with you to create a development plan that is right for your current position and budget.

Our accounting/bookkeeping clients receive business development services at a discounted rate in order to foster a culture that Regenerative Business Development begins with proper bookkeeping and accurate financial records.
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