Well it's done!

I just wanted everyone to know. I had a lot of help, both from people online
and from the wonderful Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives (nobawc.org).
So here's the company, if anyone's interested in a success story... six
months in, we're going strong!

yochai


yochaigal wrote:
>
> So I decided that I instead I would start my own co-op. Specifically, I
> would like it to be a Computer Retail and Service store. I expect
> something along the lines of a "mom 'n' pop" hardware store... but a
> little like CompUsa.
> Here's the other thing. I'm 23 years old---I know that this is young, but
> this is what I want to do. I'm sure of it.
> Thus far, my plan is this:
> 1 Research how to build a cooperative business.
> 2 Build a Prospectus. Generate business data, etc.
> 3 Obtain some sort of loan (I'm thinking in the $100,000 range).
> 4 Find myself as many co-owners as I think I need (so far I have 3 besides
> myself willing to join).
>
> So, could anyone help me? I would be so grateful if I knew where I should
> start, or who should I talk to, or whether I'm making a big
> mistake--anything would be most appreciated.
> thanks.
>

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