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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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Thriving Small Movies Theater Across America

These six small U.S. movie theaters are going strong, offering everything from historic charm to innovative film experiences and community engagement.

Business Growth Insights From The Cupcake Collection

The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, thanks in part to receiving a FedEx Small Business Grant.

This Startup Landed Walmart and Costco by Tapping Into the $400 Billion Breakfast Market

The founders of Blanket Pancakes & Syrup on how they leveraged their homemade recipes into a million-dollar brand.

Amazon Selling Tips for Small Businesses

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business Honoree Big Dill Pickleball Co. to share their best advice for how to sell on Amazon.

How to Expand Beyond E-Commerce and Diversify Your Business

Here are five strategies e-commerce businesses can use to diversify their income and grow their revenue.

How to Identify New Products and Services to Offer

Conducting market research and surveying your current customers can help you determine whether there’s demand for your new product or service.

How Small Businesses Can Create Strong Community Partnerships

Building community partnerships can boost your marketing efforts and enhance long-term business growth. Here are seven steps to get started.

How to Grow a Restaurant Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked the owner of America’s Top Small Business Honoree Spice Waala to share her best advice for how to grow a restaurant business.

How Online Grocer Thrive Market Did $500 Million in Sales With Its Environmentally Sustainable Operating Model

Co-founder Sasha Siddhartha on building sustainability and social good into its core mission, and tapping new technologies to deliver affordable organic foods to more communities.

SMB Alcohol-Free Bars

More and more people are ditching alcohol, and these five small businesses are providing non-drinkers with spaces to connect with like-minded individuals.