Simon Haley is a rural business adviser based in the north west of England. 

Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. 

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Timestamps

00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle

00:15 Peter Green introduces the bonus episode. 

00:50 Simon's advice on where to start with seeking funding. 

04:50 Sources of finance.

07:45 The five 's's - security; serviceability; sensitivity; sustainability; sensibility.

10:02 Business plans. - tell the story. 

13:12 Common mistakes with diversification. 

14:46 - The 6 'd's - death, debt, dispute, disolution, disagreement; diversification

17:40 What is Simon's key piece of advice when getting a plan off the ground. 

19:26 Peter Green rounds up.