Documents & Downloads
On Co-op has a large online library providing information on co-op development, the various co-op sectors, and the socio-economic impact of co-operatives in Ontario. Some of these documents cannot be found anywhere else on this site.
Find documents using keywords, browse them using document types, or check out documents connected to each of our strategic pillars using the categories.
For co-operative material information in French, visit the resources pages of the website of le Conseil de la coopération de l'Ontario. .
The On Co-op Documents Library: a source for documents and resources for both new and established co-ops.
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Co-operative Business Conversions
Co-operative Development
2013-Sep-09
DescriptionFactsheet
BP09 - Part of our Best Practices series. This fact sheet is valuable for those thinking of converting an existing business into a co-operatively owned enterprise.
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Co-operative Training & Consulting
Co-operative Development
2012-Sep-14
DescriptionFactsheet
A handy brochure detailing all of On Co-ops fee-for-service activities with an attached application form.
Services included: Workshops, Training, Strategic Planning, Board Evaluation, Internship Applications and Recruitment, Coaching, Conference Planning. -
Co-ops 101 Slideshow
Co-operative Development
2010-Dec-08
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Co-ops are Different from Business Corporations
Co-operative Development
2010-Sep-28
DescriptionFactsheet
STR04 - Part of our series on co-operative structure. A factsheet outlining the difference between a co-op and a private business.
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Co-ops are Different from Not-for-Profits
Co-operative Development
2010-Sep-28
DescriptionFactsheet
STR05 - Part of our series on co-operative structure. A factsheet outlining the difference between a co-op and a not-for-profit corporation.
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Co-ops With and Without Share Capital
Co-operative Development
2010-Sep-28
DescriptionFactsheet
A factsheet on understanding the financial need of a co-op and determining whether a co-op is more suited to operate with or without share capital.
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Co-ops Work Facts and Stats
Co-operative Development
2011-Oct-26
DescriptionFactsheet
A colourful and graphical fact sheet on Ontario's co-operative movement. Did you know that co-ops outlive corporations by more than double after 10 years?
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Co-ops: An Overview
Co-operative Development
2013-Mar-28
DescriptionFactsheet
A quick and easy to read summary of the co-operative business enterprise model.
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Complete list of all On Co-op FactSheets
Co-operative Development
2011-Jul-25
DescriptionFactsheet
A list of all the documents in the co-op FactSheets series, created by On Co-op.
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Developing a Co-op - 10 Steps
Co-operative Development
2013-Sep-09
DescriptionFactsheet
BP 01 - part of our Best Practice Series. Practical advice for those considering starting a co-op of any type.
