Starting a co-op

Starting a co-operative is an exciting and challenging project. For new co-op members there is much to learn, many decisions to make and much to do. This page, its sub-pages and links will provide you with a guide. Be sure to check out the Resources page of this site for links to incorporation documents, etc. Go exploring!

Contact developers & organizations who can help:

• Find a developer
• Contact a co-op association
• Contact a co-op federation

Helpful Sites on Co-op Development Canadian Worker Co-op Federation Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives (NLFC) University of Wisconsin Centre for Co-operatives BC Institute for Co-operative Studies (BCICS) Co-operative By Design - Building Blocks to Co-op Development Rural Co-operatives Centre, University of California Davis Starting a co-op Creating a Co-operative, an Information Guide

Resources by Development Phase - Pre-Development (22) - Building the group, establishing the co-op form (10) - Planning and organizing the business (17) - Incorporation (25) - Implementation and Launch (5)

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