- Educate the supporters of the buyout.
- Establish a buyout association.
- Do a pre-feasibility assessment.
- Conduct a feasibility study.
- Develop a Business Plan.
- Negotiate the purchase and create the structure for the new employee-owned co-operative.
- Arrange financing.
- Close the deal with the seller.
Did you know that there is another Coop Zone? Coop Zone (or the "Zone Coop") is a consumer cooperative in Quebec City, which offers the university community -- and the academic world -- a range of products and high quality services tailored to the needs of its members throughout their educational and professional path; hardware and technical services, books and stationery, e-books, art supplies, clothing and promotional items.
