Are you seriously thinking about getting into a greenhouse business?  If so, there are several things you should consider.

Using greenhouses for production purposes is a very intensive and highly specialized form of agriculture.  If this is something you want to get into you need to make sure you have all kinds of information.

When people farm agriculturally the production costs are based on a per acre calculation structure.  For those who are planning to use a greenhouse for production the costs will be based on a per plant basis or a per square foot of growing area basis. 

Find out all you can about soil management, plant nutrition, propagation, greenhouse structures, environmental control systems, pest management, marketing and business management.  If other people will be employed you will also need to know about employee relations, payroll and other things that are related to this subject.

Many first-time greenhouse owners who are using their greenhouses for production often begin with family members running the business. This can be a really good plan and it allows family members to learn all aspects of the business and share in the decisions and the profits. 

As the greenhouse business grows or you decide to expand you may want to hire others.  It may not be long before you are simply not able to handle all the day-to-day operations as well as all the other responsibilities of the business.  When this happens you can start with part-time staff and if things continue to go well you can add full-time people.

A greenhouse business can be profitable and a lot of fun. Make sure you research your target market and all the costs involved. With a well thought out business plan, you will soon be on your way to a bountiful harvest!