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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—100 Honoree Bridges Learning Center Redefines Autism Education

Microbusiness Bridges Learning Center delivers individualized, autism-informed education for high-needs students, building customized systems around every child.

Inside JH Pierce’s Planning-First Wealth Model for Rural Americans

JH Pierce Wealth Management delivers integrated financial and exit planning for rural and blue-collar business owners through a nimble, planning-first model.

Why Featuring Employees on Your Social Media Appeals to Customers

A recent survey found that consumers consider employee-generated posts to be more authentic than promotional content.

Brands From Kraft Heinz to Marriott Drive Heightened Customer Engagement — and Sales — with QR Codes

Product packaging, restaurant check-out, and gamified customer experiences are among the growing use cases for the scannable technology that are generating a return on investment for businesses.

10 AI Prompts to Try for Your Small Business

Explore these ready-to-use AI prompts designed to help small business owners save time, spark ideas, and streamline everyday tasks.

A Comprehensive Guide to AI Training for Every Small Business Need

Learn how to build practical AI skills across your business—from leadership and strategy to marketing and human resources—with these resources designed for small business success.

How BIND Is Helping Gig Workers Run More Professional Businesses

After struggling with contracts and payments in their own ventures, brothers Colin and Brendan Normile built BIND, a platform that helps freelancers and new businesses operate more professionally.

Consumer Trends Disrupting Food and Beverage Categories

The ‘snackification’ trend, the rise of mocktails, and marketing that highlights the story and people behind a brand reflect the consumer shifts that businesses are heeding to gain market share.

Surprising Shopper Psychology Trends to Know

Tapping into consumers’ emotions and motivations helps small businesses stand out.

How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds

What we know so far about tariff refunds and how the process will work.