17 episodes
Reset & Rebuild Podcast Co-operative Development Scotland
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A series of podcasts produced by Co-operative Development Scotland about the role inclusive business models can play in the creation of a fairer and more democratic economic alternative.
The podcasts will cover inclusive business models such as employee ownership, community co-operatives and consortium co-operatives. We will hear from experts from across Scotland calling for a reset of the economy that is stronger and fairer and showcasing how inclusive business models can play a part in that.
These podcasts are intended to be a useful resource for any business owners reviewing their options to consider the adoption of these models.
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The Potential for Platform Co-ops Featuring New Co-op Kooble
In this episode, we are joined by Ronnie Sommerville, 5pm soon-to-be Kooble, who shares the story of new booking co-operative Kooble and why the model has the potential to revolutionise tourism and hospitality.
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Access to Finance for co-ops
In this episode, we are joined by Tim Coomer, Co-operative Finance, to discuss how investment can help co-ops grow, the challenges co-ops face in accessing finance and the changes to the funding and policy landscape that would help co-ops to continue to flourish.
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An Introduction to Worker Co-ops Featuring the Worker Co-op Federation
In this episode, John Atherton, the Worker Co-op Federation, tells us more about worker co-ops and shares his thoughts on their potential and importance in creating a fairer economy.
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The Co-operative Advantage Featuring Co-operate Scotland and Greencity Wholefoods
In this episode we are joined by Scott Erwin, Co-operate Scotland LLP and Greencity wholefoods, to discuss the advantages of co-operatives for both the individual members and to the wider economy.
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Employee ownership in practice featuring Jerba Campervans
This episode is about creating a fairer economy through employee ownership featuring Jerba Campervans - An employee-ownership case study featuring Simon Pool, founding director and chairman of Jerba Campervans.
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The potential of community business featuring GlenWyvis Distillery
This episode explores the potential of community businesses featuring GlenWyvis Distillery - A community co-operative case study featuring Josh Fraser of GlenWyvis Distillery.