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CO— 100: Terms & Conditions, Awards, and Program Rules

A complete guide to the terms and conditions, awards, and program rules surrounding the 2024 CO— 100.

How to Switch to a Business in a Different Industry

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Kerry Sawyer, Owner of a Painting with a Twist franchise, to share her best advice on how to switch to a business in a different industry.

How to Make Employees Feel Like Family

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Témoc Morfin, the Founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, how business owners can make their employees feel like family members.

What Is a Canonical URL?

Canonical URLs can improve your search engine optimization strategy and help your site appear in Google Search results.

Small Business Milliners and Hat Makers

Meet five milliners who are crafting unique headwear options for the 2024 Kentucky Derby and beyond, blending tradition with modern style.

Here's Why Your Small Business Should Use Chatbots

Discover how chatbots and generative artificial intelligence can optimize your small business processes, enhance customer service, and streamline efficiency.

How to Get to Know Your Following Better

The makeup of your social media followers may change as your account gains traction. Here's how to check in and get to know your followers better.

How to Create a Marketing Budget for Your Business

Your business goals, industry, and customers will determine your marketing budget.

Marketing Tools for Influencers

These marketing tools can help influencers sign more clients and monetize their social media channels.

How Black Wolf Nation Landed Its Men’s Grooming Products in National Chains and Surpassed $35 Million in Annual Revenue

Brothers and lifelong entrepreneurs Sam and Alex Lewkowict on bringing more men into the world of high-quality grooming products with their solutions-focused approach.