🤝🏼  O que é e como criar uma cooperativa | com Alécio Mascarenhas

Summary

This video script introduces the concept of cooperatives, explaining their democratic nature and economic benefits. It outlines the steps to create a cooperative business, emphasizing the importance of shared goals and mutual support among members. The video also highlights the global impact of cooperatives, showcasing their significant contribution to employment and economic growth.

Takeaways

• 🌐 Cooperativas are a significant part of the global economy, with 3 million cooperatives worldwide and 1 billion people associated with them, representing 12% of the world's population.
• 🏢 These entities generate 280 million jobs and had a turnover of 2.2 trillion in 2020, with the top 300 cooperatives being equivalent to the eighth largest economy in the world if considered a country.
• 🇧🇷 In Brazil, there are nearly 5,000 cooperatives across various sectors, highlighting the diversity and reach of this business model.
• 🏛️ A cooperative is a type of business society, similar to limited liability companies and others, but it is controlled by people rather than capital. Each person has one vote, regardless of their financial investment.
• 💡 The profits or losses in a cooperative are not called profits or losses but 'surpluses', which are shared among the members based on their activities and contributions.
• 💼 The main motivation for creating a cooperative is to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship, such as high costs and isolation, by sharing expenses, risks, and benefits with like-minded individuals.
• 🔍 To start a cooperative, one must first identify people with similar dreams and needs, then intensify meetings and training to prepare the base of members and future leaders.
• 📚 The third step involves calling a general assembly for the constitution of the cooperative, where at least 20 initial members are required, and roles such as administration, executive board, and fiscal council are elected.
• 🏦 After the assembly, the cooperative must be formalized by registering with relevant authorities such as the Chamber of Commerce, Federal Revenue, and state and municipal tax offices.
• 📈 Once formalized, a cooperative can operate like any other business, issuing invoices, entering into agreements, and participating in tenders.
• 🌟 The principles of universal cooperative management include voluntary and free membership, democratic management, economic participation, autonomy, education, and information, inter-cooperation, and community interest.

Q & A

What are cooperatives?

Cooperatives are business entities owned and operated by a group of people for their mutual benefit. Unlike other forms of businesses like corporations, cooperatives are controlled by their members, each having one vote, regardless of the amount of capital they have invested.

How many cooperatives exist worldwide?

There are 3 million cooperatives worldwide, involving 1 billion people, which accounts for 12% of the global population.

What is the economic impact of cooperatives globally?

Cooperatives generate 280 million jobs and had a revenue of $2.2 trillion in 2020. The 300 largest cooperatives would rank as the eighth largest economy if they were a country.

How many cooperatives are there in Brazil?

There are nearly 5,000 cooperatives in Brazil across various sectors.

What are the main principles of cooperatives?

The main principles include voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training, and information, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for the community.

What are the steps to create a cooperative?

The steps include: 1) Identifying people with similar needs and goals, 2) Holding regular meetings for training and capacity building, 3) Calling a general assembly for the constitution of the cooperative, 4) Electing administrative councils and approving the social statute, and 5) Formalizing the cooperative by registering with the relevant governmental bodies.

What is the minimum number of participants required to start a cooperative?

A minimum of 20 individuals is required to start a cooperative.

How are profits distributed in a cooperative?

Profits in cooperatives, known as 'surpluses', are distributed among the members based on their contribution to the cooperative's activities, not the amount of capital they have invested.

Can cooperatives engage in partnerships?

Yes, cooperatives can and should form partnerships with other cooperatives and entities, including public and private organizations, to enhance their operations while maintaining their independence.

What is the role of the general assembly in a cooperative?

The general assembly is the highest decision-making body in a cooperative, where members vote on important issues, elect the board, and approve the social statute. Each member has one vote, ensuring democratic control.

How can cooperatives support community development?

Cooperatives support community development by addressing local needs, creating jobs, and investing in local projects. They follow the principle of concern for the community, aiming to improve the well-being of their members and the surrounding area.

What are some examples of business areas where cooperatives can be formed?

Cooperatives can be formed in various business areas, including production, credit, consumer goods, health services, education, and more. For example, a group of physical educators can form a cooperative to open a gym.