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InFact Digital is a co-op owned by a group of ex-freelancers
Start a new co‑op
Looking to start a co‑op? Here you can access a step by step guide to starting a co‑op. Register your co‑op in days with our online registration tool. Access The Co‑operative Bank's FREE business banking. AND apply for additional business support to get your new start off the ground in the best way possible. Let's get started!
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Discover the power of co‑ops
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Join our series of FREE webinars for people interested in starting a co‑op business.
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Start a new co-op
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This section takes you through the start-up process for setting up a co-op.
Keep track of where you're up to, and look out for sign-posts if you need more support along the way. Finally make sure you use our quick and easy to use registration form…
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Support for start‑up co‑op businesses
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The Hive offers up to 10 days bespoke business support, mentoring and training for start‑up co‑ops.
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Start a platform co-op
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UnFound is for founders looking for a different way to set-up and run a platform business. It brings together entrepreneurs that would like to develop their digital business in a more collaborative and equitable way.
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Community Shares
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£200 million has been raised through community shares by more than 126,000 people since 2012. We work to grow the community shares market through our leadership in best practice standards and investing in communities through the Booster Programme.
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Convert an existing business to a co-op
There are many benefits to converting a business to a co‑operative. Learn about what's involved in an employee or community buy-out.

Start a worker co-op
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Worker co-operatives are trading enterprises, owned and run by the people who work in them, who have an equal say in what the business does, and an equitable share in the wealth created from the products and services they provide. If you'd like to…
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