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When and Who to Hire (or Contract) for Startups

By |2023-05-05T20:28:45-04:00April 18th, 2016|

As a new co-op project progresses through the 3 stages of the development process and the workload and complexity of the co-op development process increases, founding team and board members often wonder when to hire help, and for what roles.Though the size, skills and situation of each startup group vary, there are points along the 4 Cornerstones in 3 Stages development model where hiring [...]

Choosing the Right Location for your Co-op

By |2023-05-05T20:21:49-04:00March 18th, 2010|

Guest Presenter: Rochelle Prunty, GM, River Valley Market, Northampton, MA Why is location so important? What site characteristics should you look for? When do you need a market study? When should you hire a professional to vet your location options? When should a group start looking for a site? (or is this timeline?)  

Evaluating feasibility and planning for success 2

By |2023-05-05T20:22:10-04:00October 22nd, 2008|

Learning objectives: the components of a feasibility assessment learn what goes into business planning learn the difference between feasibility assessment and business planning and when each is needed which areas of feasibility and planning require technical expertise  

Legal issues for new co-ops

By |2023-05-05T20:22:11-04:00September 24th, 2008|

Learning objectives: the options and recommendations for food cooperative legal structure the timing and steps of legal organization the purpose and role of legal documents  

Orientation to Development: Four Cornerstones in Three Stages

By |2023-05-05T20:22:14-04:00September 10th, 2008|

Learning objectives: the Food Co-op 500 Development Model: Four Cornerstones in Three Stages how the four cornerstones can be developed through the start up process the importance, the sequence and the road map offered by the three stages Related links: Click here for article on the Four Cornerstones in Three Stages model Click here for information the Cooperative Principles

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