This document outlines the key elements needed to build a successful small-scale food processing business, including developing an inspiration story, defining business values and goals, understanding production and the industry, creating a market-ready plan with marketing and labeling, and becoming investment-ready by developing a business plan, pitch deck, and ensuring financial readiness. It emphasizes personal attributes like management talent, confidence, and support networks as well as commercial aspects like sourcing, certifications, and target markets.

1. You
You
Your
Your
Product
Product
My product inspiration story
My business aspirations
My business values and goals
My business name
My entrepreneurial talent
My management talent
My understanding of business risk
My personal confidence
My financial confidence
My support team/ social network
My commercial recipe—much different from home
recipe
My ingredient sourcing plan
Regional value chain development
Commercial accounts with suppliers
My certifications
My target market
My Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
My production plan
Understanding the food processing industry
Issues ssfps face
Becoming business ready
My Market Ready plan (market channels)
Business Plan
Marketing plan
Labelling requirements
My pitch deck
Becoming lend ready
Becoming investment ready
Your
Your
Business
Business
Ingredients in a Successful Small Scale Food
Processing Business