The steps below are not necessarily consecutive or definitive, but are
useful as a guide to general direction. Steps 6 to 9 usually take the longest.
NCWRP can help with all steps.
1.
Contact the NCWRP
2. Fully understand the business model
3. Consider questions in Personal Checklist
4. Visit the B&HWRP (through the NCWRP please)
5. Engage with prospective partners ( ie. local Council; local builders;
other potential collection clients, local new deal provider ;other local
potential sources of labour; CRN; potential funders; existing local social
enterprises/community groups; other wood recycling projects
6. Carry out Feasibility Study
7. Develop Business Plan
8. Produce three - year budget
9. Raise Start-Up funding
10. Re-engage prospective partners
11. Plan launch strategy
12. Establish disposal route for Grade 3 and Residue
13. Engage prospective customers
14. Find suitable premises
15. Obtain suitable vehicle
16. Engage workforce
17. Launch
