Slm220 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I would like to start a co-op shop. I have no idea how I would do this. Does anyone have any advice or insight on how to start something similar to the Offerman shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Have an LLC or corp setup, liability insurance and a warehouse filled with woodworking tools for people to use. Basically, money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassAct Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Contact the folks at http://isgoodwoodworks.com/ . They've been around for a while and can probably give you advice -- as long as you're not a directcompetitor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I would imagine that you will need a safety manual and safety training for each member for insurance purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I work at an Industrial cooperative. It is set up as a non profit so you will need an attorney with experience in this area to guide you. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 You might also try contacting Lee at the Offerman woodshop (a Co-Op started by Nick Offerman). She's the shop manager, and runs the day-to-day operations. https://offermanwoodshop.com/whoweare/lee/ http://leebuild.com/contact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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