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Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 9 Feb)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
How co-ops can empower communities (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
An opportunity for groups across the Lancaster district and beyond to discover the power of co-ops to strengthen communities.
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
An opportunity to discover how platform co‑ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 19 Jan)
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Freelancers unite! The power of co-ops and joint working (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Hear from three speakers – all either existing freelancers or previously freelancers – who have used the co-op model to benefit their work and security.
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 7 Dec)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Discover how platform co-ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
Co-ops: Giving young people a fairer future (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Hear from our a panel of young people who have been involved in or founded a range of co‑ops. Discover how co‑ops can empower young people and provide opportunities to help them…
Co-op Economy Report 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ReportThe Co-op Economy Report 2021 reveals that co-op businesses are more resilient to the economic devastation caused by Covid prompting a call for more government investment led by…
Webinar – What Is A Co-op?
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Co-ops are found in all sectors of the economy – from high street retailers to community-owned pubs and from fan-owned football clubs to farmer-controlled businesses.
Guide to co-ops
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
Co-op welcome pack
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSo it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn. But what even is a co-op?
The Co-op Economy: Previous reports
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ReportPublished annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK.
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
VIDEO: Co-operate - a film to celebrate #CoopDifference
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: FilmContent by Co-op Fortnight
"Not through competition but co-operation of each, the people's strength." Our Co-operate video is inspired by co-ops across the UK.
Video - What is a co-op?
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: FilmSo what exactly is a co-op? Watch our short animation and share with your friends!