Open the doors and start providing goods and services.
You will need to... | CDI can provide... | By the end of this phase... |
Provide staff and management education and engage in strategic planning.
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Meeting facilitation; Communications support; Financial systems support; Trainings for management, staff, members and board, including on conflict management; Referrals to co-op professionals and peer supporters; Connections to other co-ops in the Northeast and beyond. |
A viable business, up and running, bringing economic benefit to its members and functioning in a democratic, responsible manner. |
You will need to... | CDI can provide... | By the end of this phase... |
Provide products and services in response to member needs; engage in sales and marketing and ongoing business development. |
Member/customer surveys; Help with marketing; Suggestions for expansion, diversification, spin-offs, etc. |
A viable business, up and running, bringing economic benefit to its members and functioning in a democratic, responsible manner. |
You will need to... | CDI can provide... | By the end of this phase... |
Engage in member and board education. |
Training; Sample member education materials, news items, etc. |
A viable business, up and running, bringing economic benefit to its members and functioning in a democratic, responsible manner. |
And take time to celebrate and acknowledge your accomplishments!