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Small Business Month

Celebrating small business this month, and year-round.

Small Business Month: Events, Tools and Resources

May is National Small Business Month! At CO—, our goal is to help small business and startup owners begin and succeed in their businesses. Here, we've curated a collection of content—from events happening this month, to tools your business can use year-round—to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.
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CO— Strategy Studio: Why Good Accounting Matters at Tax Time. Prepare Now.

Our latest episode of Strategy Studio took place on December 7, and shared tips and actionable advice for business owners preparing for tax season. Check out the replay here!

How Instagram Helped Natural Deodorant Startup Curie Land on Walmart Shelves

Frustrated with the chemicals in many deodorants, Founder Sarah Moret saw an opportunity to create another option. Walmart’s buyers agreed, adding her brand to more than 4,000 of its stores.

Mental Health Company Talkspace’s Path to Profitability

As the online therapy platform grows its business by selling more to health plans and employers, it’s also committed to supporting children and young adults’ mental health.

How to Protect Your Business Against Fake Data

Fake data poses a threat to the profitability and integrity of businesses. Learn how to protect your business from fake data and safeguard your authentic data.

5 Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face

Inflation, high interest rates, and access to credit are just a few of the challenges that keep small business owners awake at night.

Boston Consulting Group Partner Shares Social Impact Strategy Best Practices

Newsom Reeves, who co-directs the company’s The North America Center for Inclusion and Equity, on how businesses and organizations can deliver positive social impact.

Practical New Year’s Resolutions for Businesses

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Brenda Christensen, CEO of Stellar Public Relations Inc., explains how you can make resolutions for 2024 that you’ll follow through on.

Expert Shares Productivity Tips for the New Year

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Deb Harrison, Growth and Change Consultant and Coach, explains how you can boost your productivity in 2024.

Business Lessons from Hallmark Christmas Movies

From struggling Christmas tree farms to bakeries on the brink of closure, the challenges felt by the small businesses that lie at the heart of these movies can offer business lessons to all.

Small Business Sales Trends for 2024

Sales leaders discuss the upcoming top sales trends, including tailored customer experiences and sustainability, that your small business should leverage.