Start a new co-op: step by step
- Inspiration
- Preparation
- Implementation
- Community
- Financial
- Political & legal
- Staff & organisation
- Europe
This section of Co-operatives UK website takes you through the start-up process for setting up any type of cooperative. The six steps identified in the guide are the following:
- Test your business idea
- Is a co‑op right for your business?
- Finance your business
- Create a business plan
- Choose a co‑op structure
- Register your co‑operative
- After registration and ongoing support
Sometimes there are references to United Kingdom organisations and laws but most of the content is relevant for community energy projects based anywhere in Europe.
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