This may include a checklist of questions that need to be answered when exploring and evaluating new options. 

The information required to complete a description of the business includes:

• land area and land use
• rainfall data
• description of land types and major vegetation/soils
• description of available/accessible water resources
• existing infrastructure and equipment
• labour availability and usage
• herd numbers and livestock classes
• stocking rate and carrying capacity
• marketing options
• stock sales
• herd reproductive data
• animal health considerations and practices
• cattle enterprise costs
• station overhead costs
• cash flow
• balance sheet
• profit and loss statement