This guide provides comprehensive information on the co-op development process that can help you explore the steps required to plan, develop, incorporate and launch your co-operative. Topics include:

• Suitibility

• Group Development

• Needs and Opportunities

• Developing Your Co-op

• Feasibility Study

• Financing Your Co-op

• Co-operative as Legal Entities

• Internal Structure

• Maintenance

It also includes a Co-op Self Assessment and Feasibility Questionnaire.