An introduction to doing business as a cooperative, including:

• What exactly is a cooperative, anyway?  Legal and practical definitions
• What kinds of cooperatives are there, and what industries do they operate in?
• Steps to starting a co-op, or converting a business into a cooperative
• What are the rights and responsibilities of membership in a co-op?
• How does a co-op distribute profits?
• What are some ways of raising capital for co-ops?
• How does decision making work in a co-op?
• Who is eligible to become a member of a co-op?
• What can go wrong?
• What resources are available to help get a co-op started?

You will walk away with our comprehensive checklist for starting a cooperative, and a list of resources to get you started!