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Catalyzing worker co-ops & the solidarity economy

"I want to run my business as a cooperative, but..."

I received a familiar email from a long-time friend and start-up founder.  She has founded a unique brand and business model that has created a market where one had not previously existed; the dream of most entrepreneurs.  The start-up has grown rapidly and has received international acclaim in mainstream press.  A great position for any growing start-up to be in, right?  Like many start-ups, however, cash is scarce and “sweat equity” is abundant.  She said: “I’m not ready to invest in turning my business into a full-fledged cooperative, but I’d like to start down the path. What can I start doing now?”

I hear this question a lot. I hear variations of it is as well. They go something like “I want to run my business as a cooperative, but:”

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