4 Reasons To Think Twice First

  1. Sometimes cooperatives have difficulty gaining access to the capital they need without being able to bring on investors who have a seat on the board.
  2. Cooperatives need to invest time and money in supporting their democratic process educating members about key issues, holding meetings, and responding to member concerns. This can be expensive and time consuming.
  3. Sometimes there are legal limits to the scope of operations or membership for a cooperative.
  4. Cooperatives are only as good as their members ask them to be. When members stop investing time and energy, cooperatives can reduce the benefits they provide to their members.