Co-op Law
Resources for Worker Cooperatives
Co-op Law
Resources for Worker Cooperatives

Starting a Cooperative

There are many ways to start a co-op and no one way is the best. It all depends on the purpose and needs of its members. Starting a cooperative might not be easy. There is a lot of aversion to anything resembling an alternative to the traditional capitalist business structure. Cooperatives are rarely taught in the vast majority of American business and law schools even though co-ops are not new nor rare and most times they are more resilient than traditional businesses.
In order to start a cooperative, there are many decisions that need to be made.This section will help guide you through making these decisions, including: financing your co-op, working with lawyers, choosing the right cooperative structure and more.
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Why Form a Cooperative

Forming a cooperative provides a unique avenue for individuals to address their collective needs collaboratively, fostering a sense of community and shared success. Cooperatives, known for creating stable, fair-paying jobs, adopting environmentally sustainable practices, and reinvesting in local communities, prioritize holistic measures of success beyond mere profit. Co-ops benefit society as a whole Local Ownership

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Financing a Start-up Cooperative

Due to their unique ownership structure, cooperatives often have a difficult time finding money to start and operate their enterprise. Here we focus on the different ways you can finance your co-op. It’s important to understand all of your options before deciding which is best for you cooperative.  Equity Financing The initial source of funding

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Choosing the Right Cooperative Structure

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