Well it's up and running!
I just wanted everyone to know. I had a lot of help, both from people online and from the wonderful Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives (nobawc.org). So here's the company, if anyone's interested in a success story... six months in, we're going strong!
yochai
www.techcollective.com
yochaigal wrote:
So I decided that I instead I would start my own co-op. Specifically, I would like it to be a Computer Retail and Service store. I expect something along the lines of a "mom 'n' pop" hardware store... but a little like CompUsa.
Here's the other thing. I'm 23 years old---I know that this is young, but this is what I want to do. I'm sure of it.
Thus far, my plan is this:
1 Research how to build a cooperative business.
2 Build a Prospectus. Generate business data, etc.
3 Obtain some sort of loan (I'm thinking in the $100,000 range).
4 Find myself as many co-owners as I think I need (so far I have 3 besides myself willing to join).
So, could anyone help me? I would be so grateful if I knew where I should start, or who should I talk to, or whether I'm making a big mistake--anything would be most appreciated.
thanks.
