How to Start a Co-op - USDA Rural Development
How to Start a Cooperative
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Contents: How to Start a Cooperative
? Why Start a Cooperative? ? Rule of Thumb Timeline ? Steps (from How to Start a Cooperative report)* ? General Rules for Success ? Potential Pitfalls ? Summary ? More Information
*Cooperative Information Report 7, How to Start a Cooperative, USDA:
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Why Start a Cooperative?
? A compelling need and a few community leaders can spark the idea of forming a cooperative.
? Usually, these leaders have an economic need or desire a service they believe a cooperative can provide.
? They also know others who have similar interests.
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General Rule of Thumb Timeline
3 Months ...up to...
2 Years
First meeting of cooperative idea
Cooperative opens doors
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Starting a Cooperative ? Phases
? Phase I: Identify Economic Need
Steps 1 & 2
? Phase II: Deliberate
Steps 3 - 5
? Phase III: Implement
Steps 6 - 7
? Phase IV: Execute
Steps 8-12
The 12 steps described in this presentation are from How to Start a Cooperative, CIR 7. In practice the sequence of steps often vary depending on the type of cooperative development project and wish of organizers.
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