Cooperative Business Model Workshop Series

Thursday, June 8th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Opening and Welcome, Lay out of the Series

Co-op Intro: Definition, 2 main features, 7 principles, at least 3 people, majority unrelated What are the advantages of a co-op? Why do people start them? (Individual/Community Benefits) Examples of co-ops, What is different/the same about a co-op vs another kind of business?

Monday, June 12th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

How to create business model and financial projection Feasibility/Business Planning/Business Model Canvas Break Even Point, Sources and Uses

Thursday, June 15th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Democratic Management of co-ops and small businesses Working in teams, Communication Building a great team, managing conflict, Accountability w/o White Supremacy Culture

Thursday, June 22th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Legal and Tax Legal Structures for co-ops and small businesses Tax implications of co-ops small businesses

Monday, June 26th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Finding Financing Types of Financing: Grants, Equity, Debt What lenders/investors are looking for

Thursday, June 29th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Co-op Road Map Steps to startup Steps to conversion What can go wrong? (10 mistakes made by startup co-ops) Next steps