Things you need to think about
If you are thinking about setting up or converting to a worker co-op, you need to be sure that you:
- Understand what a co-operative is and what this will mean for your business and your workers
- Are all willing to follow the co-operative principles and values
- Are all happy that all members have an equal say and share in the running of the business
- Have agreed and understand how decisions will be made in a democratic way
- Have read and understood the Worker Co-op Code
The Worker Co-op Code
The Worker Co-op Code sets out anyone should expect and work together to achieve, as a member of a worker co-operative.
At Outlandish the workers have equal and direct control over all decisions. We find that this has created a really positive working environment, and ensures people are engaged in the success of the co-op. We reinvest all our surplus income into projects that use technology to create a fairer, better world, and support the growth of the digital co-operative economy.
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Polly Robbins, worker-owner, Outlandish
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Outlandish are a digital agency owned by the workers
Is it right for me? Am I ready?
Answer our questions to decide which ownership solution is right for you
Remember you also need to have a viable business idea. Have you carried out a feasibility study and created a business plan?
Use our step by step tool for starting a co-op
Check out the worker co-op code
Ready to go?
Check out our step by step guide to starting a co-op
Want to know more about worker co-ops?
Complete our expression of interest form
Be inspired by other worker co-ops
Worker co-ops are found in all sectors - read some of our case studies and be inspired