Start a Co‑operative

Start a Cooperative

If you already have some idea of what a co‑operative is, you might want to consider a co‑operative model for your own business idea. Co‑operatives come in all shapes and sizes, and can adapt to suit the needs of almost any kind of business or customer. However, as with any kind of business, there are many things that need to be considered before starting one.

To the first timer, the whole process can be something of a maze: this journey, is designed to help you find your way through.

Before your co‑operative can start its work, there are five simple steps it will have to go through. Reading this page is first step.

Of course you can start a co‑operative on your own, but the best way is to get help from people who have done it before.  When you reach step six we will tell you where you can get that help.

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