Co-op Clinic
NEW: Member Removal in Worker Co-ops
The process for removing members in a worker co-op takes special care to simultaneously ensure a fair and democratic process for the member in question while stopping harm to the […]
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USFWC Launches Fellowship For BIPOC Worker Owners In Response To Growing Need For Technical Assistance For And By Communities Of Color
The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives launched the Peer Advisor Fellowship, a new program to equip worker co-op members with the essential skills, tools, and support system to be effective […]
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BUILDING YOUR WORKER CO-OP BOARD
A board of a cooperative is similar to that of a nonprofit or corporation with the addition that it is made up of a majority member-owners. Boards of corporations are […]
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SETTING MEMBERSHIP FEES
When a member pays their membership fee they purchase a share from a worker co-op, which entitles them to a vote / decision-making power in the co-op. Learn about setting […]
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EFFECTIVE WORKER CO-OP BOARDS
EFFECTIVE WORKER CO-OP BOARDS While a sizable body of literature, tools and resources exist for boards in general, this mini guide by the USFWC’s Co-op Clinic focuses on unique practices […]
Read More >Your Cooperative Identity: Marketing and Web Skills for Worker Co-ops
In this video, Tom Ivey, the Community Development Manager at DotCooperation, and Rob McClinton, the CEO of Small World Communications, Inc., share best practices for cooperatives interested in strengthening their marketing and digital branding on a budget! Learn tips & tricks for establishing your online presence, building your client base in your region, and using a .coop domain for your business website.
We are thankful for the support of DotCooperation, the sponsor of Co-op Clinic’s 2023 webinars.
About the presenters
Tom Ivey, the Community Development Manager at DotCooperation, is dedicated to the education, promotion, and support of the global network of cooperatives. Since joining DotCooperation in 2016, he has consistently expressed that being part of the cooperative community has given him a feeling of “coming home.” Tom is an enthusiastic advocate for co-ops and can often be seen presenting on digital competency at online and in-person events.
Rob McClinton is CEO of Small World Communications, Inc., supporting co-ops’ digital presence, marketing, and performance through smallworld.coop. He is a founding member of the cooperative consultancy, The Ajani Group, the co-op media company Everything Co-op Media, and the cooperative business-leaders community Zebras Unite.
Skill Up! Co-op Clinic Virtual Summit
Leer este anuncio en español aquí Missed the summit? Sign up to receive recordings of the summit tracks: Flow Like Water: Worker Co-op Finance 101 Here for it: Building Capacity […]
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Co-op Clinic Foundations: Building your Team, Hiring, Onboarding
Join Co-op Clinic Peer Advisor McKenzie Jones and worker-owner of A Yard & a Half Landscaping Co-op Eulalio Guevera discuss best practices for hiring, onboarding and when necessary, firing in […]
Read More >The Small Business Administration is streamlining the forgiveness process for PPP loans below $150,000
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a streamlined forgiveness process for loans of $150,00 or less, which account for more than 90 percent of all Paycheck Protection Program […]
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May Startup Webinar
Register for our next Worker Co-op Startup Webinar, every first Friday of the month, at usworker.coop/calendar
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April Startup Webinar
Find and register for our next Worker Co-op Startup Webinar at usworker.coop/calendar
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Finance Options for Worker cooperatives
Por Español, haga clic aquí Knowing where to get the financing for your worker cooperative can be tricky. The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives is here to help. Find out […]
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