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InFact Digital is a co-op owned by a group of ex-freelancers
Start a new co‑op
Looking to start a co‑op? Here you can access a step by step guide to starting a co‑op and register your co‑op with our online registration tool. You can apply for business support to get your new start-up off the ground in the best way possible. And access The Co‑operative Bank's free business banking. Let's get started!
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Start a new co-op
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This section takes you through the start-up process for setting up a co-op.
Keep track of where you're up to, and look out for sign-posts if you need more support along the way. Finally make sure you use our quick and easy to use registration form…
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Business Support – start your co-op
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Are you planning to start a co-op? We can offer up to six days of tailored support with a co-op expert to help get your co-op off the ground.
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Start a platform co-op
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UnFound is for founders looking for a different way to set-up and run a platform business. It brings together entrepreneurs that would like to develop their digital business in a more collaborative and equitable way.
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Community Shares
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£200 million has been raised through community shares by more than 126,000 people since 2012. We work to grow the community shares market through our leadership in best practice standards and investing in communities through the Booster Programme.
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Business Support – convert to a co-op
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Are you an existing business wanting to become a co-op? We can provide up to six days of tailored support to help you.
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Ownership Hub
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The Ownership Hub supports businesses, professional advisers and regions to grow employee and worker ownership, and promotes the associated economic and social benefits of these business models. This is a joint programme between Co-operatives UK and…
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