Information for Start-Ups
With the growing number of start-up worker cooperatives, we have pulled together helpful resources, information, and tools to support your business development. We'll be adding more to resources in the coming weeks.
More details coming soon on how the Institute is able to support start-up worker cooperaratives. In the meantime, please find helpful resources listed below and browse the full Resource Library.
Resources for Start-Ups
Sample Worker Cooperative Bylaws
Don't start from scratch. Sample worker cooperative bylaws in word doc form for you to edit for your own cooperative.
Coop 101: A Guide to Starting a Cooperative
28 questions to ask before meeting the lawyer
28 essential questions for any start-up to ask - and try to answer - before meeting with a lawyer.
Worker Cooperative Finances
A Technology Freelancers' Guide to Starting a Worker Cooperative
In Good Company - The Guide to Employee Ownership
Worker Cooperative Governance and Management (Prezi)
Prezi given by USFWC / DAWN for the Vermont Employee Ownership Center on the basics of worker cooperative governance and management.
Choice of Legal Entity - Chart
A chart to assist with selecting the most appropriate legal entity for your worker cooperative. Compares: Sole Proprietor, C-Corp, S-Corp, Limited Liability Company (LLC), and Cooperative Corporation.
Immigrant Worker Owned Cooperatives: A User’s Manual
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