for emerging, existing, and expanding enterprises

You don’t have to struggle alone if you’re interested in using a cooperative structure to do business.

We provide a wide range of consulting services custom for startups and growing co-ops located in the Carolinas, as well as services specifically for businesses converting to the cooperative model.

technical assistance

• Business planning
• Strategic planning
• Feasibility assessments
• Market research

financial capital

• External capital
• Owner capital
• Financial feasibility study
• Financial scenarios
• Financial management

legal counsel

• Structure
• Bylaws
• Governance

cooperative education

• Board training and development
• Grant writing
• Ongoing business education
• Curricula development
• Co-op orientation/co-op culture