The following factors will need to be addressed in order to determine the feasibility of the proposed
co-operative business:

• Market Opportunities
• Assessment of Competition
• Start-up Costs
• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Personnel Requirements
• Management Requirements and Availability
• Member Investment and Debt Requirements
• Raw Product and/or Level of Patronage Needed
• Size of Membership Needed
• Potential Gross and Net Revenue