Setting up a Co-op

[Malcolm Fitzgerald]

On 21/09/2012, at 5:47 AM, Arthur Ralfs wrote:

> On 09/19/2012 04:50 PM, Malcolm Fitzgerald wrote:
>> I'm wondering if GnuCash is the right choice.
>> 
>> As background:
>> We are a small not-for-profit fruit and vege co-op
>> We are based in Australia
>> We have a book-keeper who has said that the choice of software is up to us.
>> 
>> The co-op collects annual fees from members
>> The co-op sells groceries. The big dream is to be a retail grocery outlet but at present we offer a mixed fruit-vege box
>> The co-op purchases from distributors and producers.
>> There are no wages or employees, at this stage it is all volunteers.
>> 
>> I know that GnuCash is not a POS but we do need something to tracks our accounts.
>> 
>> All comments welcome,
>> 
>> Malcolm
>> 
> 
> Malcolm,
> 
> Since nobody else seems to be answering I'll give you my 2 cents worth.  I've been involved with a couple of natural food co-ops similar I think to what you're talking about.  I use gnucash for personal finances and some minor small business stuff and I wouldn't hesitate to try it for a cooperative.
> 
> Arthur Ralfs


Hi Arthur,

I was taking the silence to mean "we don't think so".  :-)

Malcolm