What are the Rules of Association? Rules of Association (or bylaws) are the rules and regulations…
Read MoreWhat are bylaws? Bylaws are the rules and regulations that govern various aspects of a co-operative…
Read MoreDisclaimer: These bylaws were created by Co-operatives First staff and should not be used for any…
Read MoreIncorporating a business is the process of creating a legally recognized entity separate from any one…
Read MoreIf you’re ready to incorporate your co-op, congrats! You’ve already put in a lot of the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the incorporation time frame is important. When you incorporate a co-operative, steps need to be…
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of building your business as a co-op, you’ll need to go through the…
Read MoreHere’s a few things to keep in mind when going through the naming process. You may…
Read MoreBuilding a co-operative requires a lot of planning and development of documents, policies, and procedures. These…
Read MoreBy province, here’s a snapshot of the differences and similarities of incorporating a co-op in western…
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