Business Organization


Resources for business organization are intended to assist a grocer with details related to exploring models for organization. Recognizing that store viability is sometimes victim to a declining population base, this section provides options and ideas related various operation models.

Community-Owned Enterprise

Rural Grocery Ownership Models: Case Studies

Community Owned Text PDF Full Color PDF
Cooperative Text PDF Full Color PDF
Non-Profit Model Text PDF Full Color PDF
Public/Private Partnership Text PDF Full Color PDF
School-Based Model Text PDF Full Color PDF
Sole Proprietorship Text PDF Full Color PDF

Community-Owned Enterprise

Emergence and Growth of Community Supported Enterprises

This document, created by Norman Walzer and Jessica Sandoval examines local efforts by public officials and community leaders to develop Community Supported Enterprises (CSEs). This is becoming one of the more popular business models to retain rural grocery stores.

License and Certification Guide

License and Certification Guide

Whether starting a store, or maintaining one, this guide is a helpful checklist to know that your store is compliant with Kansas licensing and certifications.

Grocery Start up Profile

Grocery Start-Up Profile

Produced by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, this document details many considerations for store operation including building and equipment.

Business Plan for An Established Business

Business Plan for An Established Business

This document, created by SCORE.org, guides a business owner through the development (or redevelopment) of an effective marketing strategy.

 

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