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Herramientas para el desarrollo cooperativo

Las herramientas para cooperativas incluyen cursos en línea, árboles de decisión y kits de información multimedia que ayudan a establecer cooperativas de todo tipo, convertir empresas en propiedad de los empleados, elaborar planes de negocios y financiar cooperativas. Si su kit de herramientas no está representado aquí, comuníquese con nosotros a CoopInfo@usda.gov .

Becoming Employee Owned

Overview on converting small businesses to employee ownership via worker cooperatives. Includes assessment tools, case studies, and local technical assistance providers.

Business Plan for Small Inspected Meat Plant

Planning tool cooperatives can use to evaluate a small meat processing operation.

Capital Raising Navigator

When raising capital, a business may not offer or sell securities unless the offering has been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or falls within an exemption from registration. Each exemption has specific requirements that a company must meet. The SEC Capital Raising Navigator is an interactive tool that can help a cooperative or other business navigate the many regulatory pathways to raise capital based on the cooperative's circumstances.

Co-ops 101

Tutorial for starting a new cooperative.

Cooperative Housing Toolbox

A guide to developing a cooperative housing project.

Cooperatively Owned Housing

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

Development manual for Small Rural Home Cooperatives

Guide for developing small rural housing cooperatives.

Farm Loan Discovery Tool

Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Farm Loan Discovery Tool to find the loan that’s right for you.

Feasibility Template for Small Multi-species meat plant

Excel Template to examine the feasibility of a small multi-Species meat processing plant.

Food Systems Financing tool

CDFA (Council of Development Financing Agencies) has developed a guide to financing tools that can support local food system development and growth.

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