Ready, Set, Startup
If you're looking to open a new business, this could be your year. Follow our step-by-step guide and before you know it, you'll be putting your business ideas into action.
Ready, Set, Startup
Startup
Startup Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before You Start Your Business
Before you start your new business, here are 20 tasks to check off your startup to-do list.
Streamlining Processes
Strategy
7 Business Tasks You Can Outsource
If your small business internal team doesn’t have the bandwidth for every necessary task, consider outsourcing to a third party.
Strategy
Finding a Business Accountant
Here's how to find the right business accountant for your startup.
Launching a Post-Pandemic Startup
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Showcase: The CO—100 2025 Experience
Step inside our 2025 CO—100 event through a curated gallery of standout moments—from the high-energy gala to exclusive VIP experiences and everything in between.
Small Businesses Are Using AI—Here’s What’s Actually Working
According to a recent whitepaper from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Hiring Our Heroes, small businesses are using AI to save time, streamline operations, and improve productivity. Here’s what’s working, what’s holding businesses back, and how to get started.
How 3 (Very Different) Startups Landed on Target’s Shelves
How a wellness spray, a supplement brand, and a nail-care disruptor turned online momentum, solid customer reviews, and disciplined growth into coveted launches at Target.
Must-Attend Events for Small Business Month
From local conferences to virtual webinars, these events offer small business owners the opportunity to network and learn through the month of May.
Sebring Design Build Rebuilt Its Remodeling Business in a New Market
CO—100 Honoree Sebring Design Build adapted to major change by rebuilding its remodeling firm in Tennessee while maintaining its reputation for craftsmanship and client care.
Luminary’s Cate Luzio on How to Build a Powerful Business Network
Cate Luzio, Founder of Luminary, shares how strong networks, customer-first thinking, and strategic growth decisions can help small businesses scale and succeed.
Founder of Wine Recommendations App CellarTracker Expands User Base by Supercharging Crowdsourced Content with AI
Former Microsoft Engineer Eric LeVine taps artificial intelligence to help wine drinkers learn from the trove of data he has from its 10 million collectors.
What Is a Credit Card Authorization, and Who Needs a Form?
If your business accepts large or recurring payments, a credit card authorization form can prevent fraud and chargebacks. Learn how the authorization process protects cardholders and merchants.
CO—100 Honoree Practice San Francisco Builds a Culture of Compassion
Practice San Francisco combines evidence-based mental healthcare with a values-driven workplace culture that supports both families and clinicians.
Business Ideas for 2026 and Beyond
Ready to launch a successful business this year? Check out our list of 50 promising business ideas that will thrive in 2026 and beyond.