- 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.
- 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.
- Sometimes there are legal limits to the scope of operations or
membership for a cooperative.
- 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.