Is the Co-op Model a Good Fit?
Cooperatives (or “co-ops”) are legally incorporated associations owned by the members who use their services.
Co-ops serve a range of sectors, including finance, housing, service, food, worker, agriculture, youth, social and community. They can be can be non-profit or for-profit enterprises.
A co-op business is controlled democratically, and reflects principles of self-help, democracy, equality, and concern for community.
The co-op idea is simple – that people know what’s best for themselves, and by working together, they can meet their common needs.
To find out if the co-op model is a good fit for your enterprise, please select the best answer from the options below...