MSNBCW Your Business February 18, 2012
hi there, everyone. i'm j.j. ramberg. welcome to your business. we give you tips and advice to help your business grow. here's a question for you. what do big commercial names like ocean spray, land o lakes and ace hardware have in common? the answer is they are all commercial cooperatives, owned by members who use these organizations to increase their purchasing power and reduce marketing, hr and other expenses. it turns out there are many cooperatives like these in all kinds of industries. today, we take a look at how independent businesses are wo working together to survive the to...