start the future

start the future

let's build a cooperative, step 7: define roles

it takes two (or more) to t̶a̶n̶g̶o̶ start a co-op

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Future Emergent, year 3

the only way through is through

start the future

let’s build a cooperative, step 6: create a business plan

if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready

start the future

tuning my message, pt. 2

dropping the new brand

start the future

let’s build a cooperative, step 5: conduct a feasibility study

how many meetings does it take to be an owner?

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tuning my message

A few weeks ago I shared some of my goals for my third year in business. One of those goals is to define myself for people who don’t know me yet. What do I do as a consultant? What makes me special? In what areas am I great at

start the future

let’s build a cooperative, step 4: design your decision-making process

how to decide when you're deciding

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Future Emergent: year two

I’m a week late (thanks, covid!) but I’m so excited to mark the end of my second year in business. If you only know me through this blog, I started Future Emergent, my own consulting business, back in April 2022. Last year, I wrote about my first year

start the future

let’s build a cooperative, step 3: consolidate a clear vision

do you see what i see?

start the future

let’s build a cooperative, step 2: discuss needs and vision; coordinate organizing and business research

try before you buy in

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Future Emergent: year one

I’ve been running Future Emergent for a year now! When I announced my new business last March, I wrote: “I am here to encourage you to dream bigger. I am here to tell you that we can do this. I am here to tell you that this can’t

start the future

let's build a cooperative, step 1: collect information, clarify needs, and assemble your founding members

starting the future, literally