Cooperative Business Model Workshop Series

Thursday, June 8th 6:30-8:30 pm

Opening and Welcome

Lay out of the Series

Co-op Intro:

Definition, 2 main features

7 principles

at least 3 people, majority unrelated

What are the advantages of a co-op?

Why do people start them? (Individual/Community Benefits)

Examples of co-ops, What is different/the same about a co-op vs another kind of business?

Monday, June 12th 6:30-8:30 pm

How to create business model and financial projection

Feasibility/Business Planning/Business Model Canvas

Break Even Point, Sources and Uses

Thursday, June 15th 6:30-8:30 pm

Democratic Management of co-ops and small businesses

Working in teams, Communication

Building a great team, managing conflict,

Accountability w/o White Supremacy Culture

Thursday, June 22th 6:30-8:30 pm

Legal and Tax

Legal Structures for co-ops and small businesses

Tax implications of co-ops small businesses

Monday, June 26th 6:30-8:30 pm

Finding Financing

Types of Financing: Grants, Equity, Debt

What lenders/investors are looking for

Thursday, June 29th 6:30-8:30 pm

Co-op Road Map

Steps to startup

Steps to conversion

What can go wrong? (10 mistakes made by startup co-ops)

Next steps

Host or Publisher Mayor's Office of Economic Development Boston