Who sparks a cooperative? -- What is a cooperative business : Distinctive features ; Why cooperatives are organized ; Marketing activities ; Purchasing supplies/services -- Organizing steps : Leadership and advisers ; Exploratory meeting ; Member-user survey ; Market, supply sources, cost analysis ; Capitalizing the cooperative ; Common stock ; Preferred stock ; Membership certificates ; Capital certificates ; Stock or nonstock structure -- The member investment -- Sources of debt capital -- Projecting capital needs -- Legal considerations : Legal Papers ; Articles of incorporation ; Bylaws ; Membership application ; Marketing and purchasing agreements ; Revolving fund certificates -- Charter member meeting -- Implementing the business plan -- Membership drive -- Acquiring capital -- Manager selection -- Acquiring facilities -- General rules for success : Use advisers and committees effectively ; Keep members involved and informed ; Maintain good board-manager relations ; Conduct businesslike meetings ; Follow sound business practices ; Forge links with other cooperatives -- Common pitfalls to avoid.
Series:
Cooperative information report ; no. 7
OCLC:
(OCoLC)44404532
Locations:
F3OX522 -- State Historical Society of Iowa Library (Iowa City)
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