Purpose Cooperatives are relatively understudied compared with investor-owned companies, yet their economic impact … makes them important to consider. This study is to focus on business cooperatives that gather firms or entrepreneurs that … members’ business models: their organization, resources and competences and value propositions (i.e. members’ offers …

, resources and competences, value propositions (i.e. the firm’s offer) and the organization. Findings – By influencing the use of … resources and competences, the design and evolution of the value proposition or the functioning of the organization, customers …