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# Co-operative Development

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LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk
LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk
Tameside MBC - LAWS project - http://laws.tameside.gov.uk
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<h2>Miscellaneous</h2><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><p><i>The traditional approach when starting a business has been to 'go it alone' and set up as a sole trader - with all the risks and problems this involves. An alternative is 'to go it together' and start a co-operative</i></p><hr/><p> A co-operative is an easy way for two or more people to go into business together. The way co-operatives are set up reduces personal financial risk. </p><p> In a co-operative everyone who comes to work for the business, and remains with it, is given a say in how the firm is run and a share in the profits and ownership. We can help you set up a new co-operative in any sector by providing: </p><ul> <li title="*">Tailored business counselling and advice</li> <li title="*">Help with business planning</li> <li title="*">Design of legal structures and documentation</li> <li title="*">Assistance with accessing finance</li> <li title="*">Helping with finding premises and equipment and identifying suppliers</li> <li title="*">Information services</li> </ul><h2> Existing Co-operatives </h2><p> We can continue to support co-operatives and other employee owned businesses once they start trading, helping them to strengthen their business and achieve long-term survival. </p><p> Co-operatives are not left to sink or swim once they start trading. They are offered expert support as their businesses grow, enter new markets, experience difficulties or identify training needs. </p><p> Health checks can be carried out to provide an overview of how the business is performing and where it is heading. </p><p> Business information can be provided including company searches, on-line information, reference texts, journals, and videos. </p><p> Small businesses that adopt a co-operative structure are twice as likely to survive the critical first three years compared to sole traders or partnerships. </p><h2> Useful links </h2><ul> <li title="*">

<a href="http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop"> <strong>Co-operatives UK</strong> </a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> </li> <li title="*"> <strong>

<a href="http://www.co-op.ac.uk">The Co-operative College</a> </strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> </li> <li title="*"> <strong>

<a href="http://www.icof.co.uk/home.htm">Industrial Common Ownership Finance Ltd</a> </strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> </li> </ul><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><span class="gen">postal address here</span><h3> <a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=351"> Providing Information (351) </a></h3>