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Starting a worker cooperative is an exciting and challenging endeavor! 

Here are a few to-do's to get your team started:

1. Learn the definition of a worker co-op.
2. Join the USFWC as a member organization. You'll be connected to a national and international network of cooperators, developers, and allies that will help to support you through the process.
3. Attend our FREE monthly Worker Co-op Startup webinar - see our events page for the next session
4. Check out Start.coop's Introduction to Lean Co-op, an online course for entrepreneurs building cooperatively-owned businesses
5. Choose a book from our Co-op Bookshelf to read with your team
6. Work through the Co-op Movement study guide from TESA Collective

Additional startup resources from the Democracy at Work Institute are available here, and check out our past webinars and mini guides below! 

Worker Cooperative Startup Webinar

Hosted on the first Friday of every month. Register now on our events page.

Can't make a first Friday? Email us at clinic@usworker.coop for more information. 

Co-op Clinic Video Resources by Topic

Startup:

• Startup Webinar

Co-op Governance and Membership:

• Co-op Structure and Decision Making
• Setting Membership Fees and Trial Periods
• Hiring & Onboarding

Co-op Financing:

• Finance options for worker cooperatives

Worker Benefits:

• Worker Benefits How-To

Conflict, accountability and founders issues:

• Conflict & Accountability
• Leadership Succession
• Founder Compensation
• Tools for Accountability

Taxes:

• Tax Preparation for LLC Co-ops
• Prepare your Worker Co-op for Tax Season