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Topics covered:

understanding the nature of co-operatives
when co-operatives are needed
determining the need
market survey
choosing a strategy
feasibility study
forming subcommittees
business plan development
hiring management and staff
finance and equity
membership
facilities
drafting articles of incorporation
drafting bylaws
marketing agreements

This paper is a study in three steps to starting a marketing co-operative – determining the need for a co-operative; organizing a business plan, statement of purpose,articles of incorporation, bylaws and policies; and open for business.

Pre 2000 - Center for Co-operatives, US

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