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EFC Business Plans

Successful Businesses Start Here.

Your Questions

Your Questions

Is the venture fundable?

Is it a good industry to enter?

Can we match market demands?

Is there room in the market for entry?

What are my revenue streams?

How much money do I need to invest?

Will it be profitable?

Is this a good return on my investment?

How do I choose the best business model?

Your Needs

Your Needs

Reasonable rate of return on your investment

How to get approved for funding and grants

Implementing the plan

Sourcing suppliers

Where to begin

Job creation

EFC works with the client providing solutions to ensure a successful transition from idea to implementation.

Our Solutions

Our Solutions

Strategic Beginnings:

You have lots of great business ideas and opportunities – how do you choose

Best suited for communities with many industries to consider

Economic Feasibility and Financial Modeling:

Pursuing a specific industry - which model is the best fit

Best suited choosing a specific busines model

Business Plans:

You have a specific business model and require a plan

Best suited pursuing funding for your venture

Every client has different needs. 
EFC will customize the plan to accommodate client needs ensuring alignment with the funding agency’s requirements.

Why choose EFC?

Why choose EFC?
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We work closely with our clients customizing every project with finite details and well thought out analysis to deliver a business plan that fully support our clients’ vision and funding agencies’ conditions.

Identify any pitfalls

Uncover more potential

Get approved for funding

Save you time and money

Provide solutions to barriers

Experienced

Our Experience

Our Experience

Serving Western Canada, we’ve worked with many Indigenous communities, members, professionals, CEO’s and business development officers. We are very proud to support the communities and work hard to give back when we can.

We’re a boutique firm who takes pride in working with your unique needs to develop a customized and extremely detailed step by step road map.  Our clients receive a clear and concise plan that answers all the questions and addresses all the concerns that Banks and funding agencies must approve your funding. 

Industries we Support and Projects Completed

Industries & Projects
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Medicinal Marijuana,

Big Leaf Maple Syrup, Mason Bees,

Bison Productions,

Natural Beef Productions and Distribution, Greenhouse Productions, Tree Farming, Oat Manufacturing, Contract Farming, Logging Processor, Tree Planting, Feller / Skidder Operations, Commercial Fishing, Aquaculture Services, Hydroponic Cannabis Production, Community Forest, Vertical Farming, Aquaculture Greenhouse

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade

Private Retail Marijuana Stores.

Gasoline and Convenience Stores,

Travel Center, Grocery Stores,

On-Line Sales, Motor Vehicles and Brokering, Liquor Stores,

Clothing Stores, Natural Cosmetics Store, General Merchandise Store, Trading Post,

Vending Operations, Merle Norman Franchise, Pet Planet Store, Meat Shop, Cardlock Station

Transportation and warehousing

Liquid & Dry Bulk Hauling,

Delivery Services, Moving Services, Towing Services,

Heavy Equipment Hauling,

Long-Distance Truck and Trailer,

Pipeline Transportation, School Buses, Charter Buses, Limousine Services, Helicopter Services, Ferry Services,

Site-Seeing, Mini-Storage Warehouse

Transportation and warehousing
Accommodation and food services

Accommodation:  Yurts and Cabins, Ocean-Front Lodge, RV Campground with Clubhouse,  Campgrounds, AirBnB, House Boat Operations, Tipi Lodging

Food: Restaurants, Food Truck, Franchises (Quiznos, Subway, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, BBQ House, Original Joes, Dominos, Red Robin), Ice Cream Parlour, Homemade Burger and Fries, Cafes, Native Cuisine, Bed & Breakfast, Mr. Sub

Accommodation and food services
Health care and social assistance

Dentist, Dental Hygiene, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Hygienist, Paramedic, Registered Massage Therapist, Dietician

Social Assistance:  Youth Center, Homeless Center, Horse Therapy,

Medical Centre

Health care and social assistance
Professional, scientific and technical services

Legal, Accounting, Architectural, Engineering, Special Design Services, Management & Environmental Consultants, Public Relations, Photography, Digital Advertising,

Community Economic Strategy, Community Opportunities Plan

Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Employment Services, Facility Support Services, Security Services,

Waste Collection, Bottle Depots,

Water Products, Remediation Services, Landfill Operations

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Casino, Hypnotist,

Fitness Training Center,

Mixed Martial Arts Facility,

Hunting and Fishing Outfitters,

Family Fun Center,

Float Village/Marina, Sportsplex

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Information and cultural industries

Internet Service Provider,

Website Development and Design Services, Software Publisher,

Picture Productions, Media Specialists, Indigenous Languages

Information and cultural industries
Manufacturing

Maple Syrup,

Dry Bulk Goods,

Dog Food,

Textile and Clothing,

Fabricated Metal,

Furniture and Fixtures

Manufacturing
Public administration

Aboriginal Capital Corporations, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Community Futures

Public administration
Real estate and
rental and leasing

Shared Office Space,

Equipment Leasing,

Conference Center,

Commercial Property,

Apartment Development,

Commercial Development,

Event Centre

Real estate and
rental and leasing
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Sand and Gravel Operations

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities

Solar Farms,

Wind Farms,

Hydro Generation

Utilities
Wholesale trade

Bakery

Wholesale trade
Other services

Mechanic Shop, Mobile Welding, Restoration Shop, Car Wash, Tire Repair Shop, Lubrication Services, Windshield Specialists, Sport Equipment Repairs, Embroidery, Locksmith, Carpet Cleaning, Personal Services (Hair, Esthetics, Spas, Weight Loss), Memorials, Laundromat, Auto Detailing, Furnace & Duct Services, Security Operations, Kennel Operations

Indigenous Communities We’ve Proudly Served

Communities

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation

Bearspaw First Nation

Bigstone Cree Nation

Blood Tribe

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement

Chiniki First Nation

Ermineskin First Nation

Fishing Lake Metis Settlement

Hesquiaht First Nation

Hupacasath First Nation

Huu ay aht First Nation

Kehewin Cree Nation

Kikino Metis Settlement

K’ómoks First Nation

Louis Bull Tribe

Lyackson First Nation

Malahat First Nation

Metis Nation Region III

Mistawasis Nehiyawak

Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation

O’Chiese First Nation

Piikani First Nation

Tsuut’ina Nation

Wesley First Nation

Woodland Cree Nation

Our Partners and Alliances

Partners & Alliances
Let's Talk

Let’s Talk

Shelly HonishMBA, CPA-CMA

Business Planner

shelly.honish@telus.net
250.885.8121

Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan

EFC Business Plans, 2018

made by Nagy Bence Balázs

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