One of the most important, and often overlooked, components of a business plan is what happens when you’re ready to retire: succession planning.
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Most of us take electricity for granted. But for remote northern communities without roads, built on tundra and far from neighbouring towns, procuring a stable...
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At Co-operatives First, we sometimes get asked: “what makes a co-op different from a corporation?”
Read MoreFor groups or communities looking to take economic development, wealth and employment creation into their own hands, co-ops are a good option.
Read MoreOverall, co-operatives have a proven track record of being more sustainable than other forms of business – with over 90% remaining successful after 3-5 years.
Read MoreA recent resolution by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) says that with a young population,...
Read MoreWhile working in rural and remote parts of western Canada, our team encounters a variety of concerns shared by local leaders, business-owners and passionate community members. Through their stories,...
Read MoreThe co-op business model is at least 519 years old.
The Shore Porters Society in Aberdeen, Scotland claims to have established the world’s first co-operative in 1498. Though it’s no longer a co-op,...
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