Financing Archives - Co-op Creator

Early Stages

Transitioning a business to a co-operative Shareholders and Governance in Co-operatives Choosing a Co-op Type Hosting a Meeting Focusing Ideas Business Model Comparison Building Consensus

Incorporating

A Guide to writing Rules of Association in BC

A Guide to writing bylaws in Manitoba

Guide to writing Bylaws in Saskatchewan

Guide to Federal Bylaws

Provincial comparison Incorporation time frame Articles & bylaws (video) Choosing a name (video) Why incorporate? (video) Shaping your Co-operative’s Identity Incorporation Checklist

Business Planning

Why create a business plan? (video) Roles and Responsibilities Business Planning Pitch Practice Allocating Surplus in a Co-operative Business Shareholders and Governance in Co-operatives

Financing

Debt vs Equity (video) Tax Treatment of Co-operative Businesses Ongoing Capitalization Guide to Writing a Financial Plan Financing your Co-operative Business Budgeting and Co-operatives

Up and Running

Creating a Terms of Reference Creating a Strategic Plan Creating a Human Resources Policy Online Governance Course Creating a Conflict of Interest Policy Board of Directors Evaluation Board Member Recruitment Board Decision-Making Exercise

Member Onboarding and Engagement Guidelines for co-operative elections Filing your Annual Return Annual General Meetings and Co-operatives Ongoing Capitalization Allocating Surplus in a Co-operative Business

Additional Resources

Co-ops and charitable status

Debt vs Equity (video)

Financing a business is challenging at the best of times. Understanding the benefits of using debt…

Tax Treatment of Co-operative Businesses

Now for everyone’s favourite topic: taxes! No? Alright, while they may not be fun, they are…

Ongoing Capitalization

Raising financial capital is an important step when developing a co-operative business, and it remains a…

Guide to Writing a Financial Plan

Having a financial plan is important whether you’re in the business planning stage, or your business…

Financing your Co-operative Business

Raising the funds you need to start a new business isn’t easy. If you want to…

Budgeting and Co-operatives

Budgeting is one of the most important things a co-operative business can do. It allows the…

Business resources make life easier

Need a business plan? Start here. The Biz Plan Creator is an easy-to-use and helpful tool. Designed to guide you through the process, the Biz Plan Creator offers a user-friendly platform and clear advice at every stage. Plus, it includes a secure account and customized branding of your plan. So, you can leave and come back to your plan as needed. And when you’re done, a branded PDF business plan ready for investors and financiers is your reward.