What is a Cooperative? A cooperative (“co-op”) is defined by the International Cooperative Alliance as an “autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.” [1]  Co-ops are created and operated by individuals who share a common goal. [2]  For entrepreneurs, co-ops can help fill market gaps because their business structure has elements

A social enterprise is any legal entity that exists to make some widespread social or environmental improvement. [1]  Social enterprises...