COOPERATIVE INFORMATION - GENERAL
An Overview: What is a Cooperative?
West Coast Cooperative Directory and Resource Guide
Coontz, E. Kim, Mahlon Lang, and Karen Spatz: UC Davis Center for Cooperatives. A directory of co-ops in California, Washington, and Oregon. Entries are organized by co-op type and includes a summary of co-ops by type.
Co-ops 101- An Introduction to Cooperatives
Frederick, Donald: USDA. An introduction to cooperatives, covering topics including history, principles, sectors, business structures, governance, officers, personnel, staff, equity, and financing.
Cooperatives: Principles and Practices in the Twenty-first Century
Zeuli, Kimberly A. and Cropp, Robert: University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives. A booklet on cooperative history (international and domestic), classification, business structures, officers, personnel, communications, finances, formation, and overall benefits and limitations.
Starting a Cooperative
Starting a Co-op: Principles, Phases, Steps & Elements for Success
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. A brief overview of cooperative principles, phases of co-op development, steps to starting a co-op, and elements needed for a successful co-op start-up.
Feasibility Study Checklist
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Adapted from Adams and Hansen, Putting Democracy to Work. A checklist of steps to include in examining the feasibility of the cooperative venture.
Essential Business Planning Elements
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Adapted from Ward and Kennedy, The Business Plan Manual. An overview of the purpose and components of a business plan.
Operating the Cooperative
Basic Responsibilities of the Co-op Board of Directors
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Describes an overview of the roles and responsibilities of co-op boards.
Guidelines for Successful Organizational Meetings
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Adapted from Haberman, Gayle, Facilitating Meetings. An overview of strategies to improve meeting effectiveness—including information about preparation, recording minutes, facilitation, encouraging participation, and addressing concerns.
West Coast Cooperative Directory and Resource Guide
Coontz, E. Kim, Mahlon Lang, and Karen Spatz: UC Davis Center for Cooperatives. A directory of co-ops in California, Washington, and Oregon. Entries are organized by co-op type and includes a summary of co-ops by type.
Co-ops 101- An Introduction to Cooperatives
Frederick, Donald: USDA. An introduction to cooperatives, covering topics including history, principles, sectors, business structures, governance, officers, personnel, staff, equity, and financing.
Cooperatives: Principles and Practices in the Twenty-first Century
Zeuli, Kimberly A. and Cropp, Robert: University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives. A booklet on cooperative history (international and domestic), classification, business structures, officers, personnel, communications, finances, formation, and overall benefits and limitations.
Starting a Cooperative
Starting a Co-op: Principles, Phases, Steps & Elements for Success
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. A brief overview of cooperative principles, phases of co-op development, steps to starting a co-op, and elements needed for a successful co-op start-up.
Feasibility Study Checklist
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Adapted from Adams and Hansen, Putting Democracy to Work. A checklist of steps to include in examining the feasibility of the cooperative venture.
Essential Business Planning Elements
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Adapted from Ward and Kennedy, The Business Plan Manual. An overview of the purpose and components of a business plan.
Operating the Cooperative
Basic Responsibilities of the Co-op Board of Directors
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Describes an overview of the roles and responsibilities of co-op boards.
Guidelines for Successful Organizational Meetings
Coontz, E. Kim: CCCD. Adapted from Haberman, Gayle, Facilitating Meetings. An overview of strategies to improve meeting effectiveness—including information about preparation, recording minutes, facilitation, encouraging participation, and addressing concerns.