tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452832738433033525.post7206612700372753844..comments2024-01-30T07:01:29.873+00:00Comments on Adrian Ashton: Is there an ideal size for a co-op business?Adrian Ashtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030921207546244517noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452832738433033525.post-19870135709049094642014-01-07T10:00:47.169+00:002014-01-07T10:00:47.169+00:00Thanks for this Adrian. I've often considered ...Thanks for this Adrian. I've often considered this question and personally drawn the conclusion that if a co-operative becomes 'too big' member engagement will ultimately suffer, community and charitable involvement starts to look like blue chip CSR, and the society and wider movement suffer. <br /><br />The Co-op Group has ~7million members but how many are active consumers, and how many actually know what membership really means? Members are the life blood of co-ops and the big boys should consider this in every decision - mergers, acquisitions and otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com