6 Ways to Fuel the Cooperative Takeover

[eridani]

http://www.nationofchange.org/6-ways-fuel-cooperative-takeover-1364051929

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, businesses, products, and services that benefit people, communities, and the planet instead of a few megabanks and billionaires—have been in higher demand. The International Cooperative Alliance's recently published "Blueprint for a Cooperative Decade" lays out a long-term vision to make cooperatives not only the fastest-growing form of business but the acknowledged leader in environmental, social, and economic sustainability. From now on, the global mantra for filling market gaps and new demands, according to Eric DeLuca of the National Cooperative Business Association, is going to be, "There's a co-op for that." But co-ops—like any kind of business—need customers, money, training, political support, and help from their communities. How do we shift from business as usual to the work of cooperation? Here are a few strategies.

[mother earth]

1. eridani, TY for posting this, everyone needs to get on board and pave the way for business that

empowers not only the consumer, but also the producer, business with conscience. Buying local and community participation is the way to go. Doing what's right starts with the consumer, make your dollars count and empower what you believe in, what will grow from that can move mountains.

K & R

[eridani]

5. And thx for the videos

Please watch, folks--these will cheer you up.

[mother earth]

2. THIS WAY OUT: A Step By Step Guide To Starting A Workers Cooperative

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