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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Oura CMO on How a Product Designed to Deliver Hyper-Personalized Health Results Scaled Into Big Retailers Like Target

The wearable tech brand tapped into wellness trends to deliver on growing consumer interest in precision health technology.

How to Grow Your SMB With Walmart Business

Walmart Business gives your business significant savings on business purchases, free shipping, local delivery, e-commerce support, and other perks to help you grow.

The Opportunities (and Challenges) Weight-Loss Drugs Hold for Brands Selling Everything From Food and Fitness to Fashion

Brands from Noom to Nestlé lean into shifting consumer habits with rollouts like curated fitness programs and smaller-sized meals, as peoples’ use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs takes off.

Defining Roles and Responsibilities in a Family Business

It takes many different roles and responsibilities to run a successful business. Learn how to define these roles in your organization.

How to Apply for a Business Grant

Funding your startup can be a challenge. Applying for a grant can take time but may give you that boost you need to launch or sustain your business.

How to Create an Internal Communications Strategy

Many businesses forego an internal communications strategy, which can result in a poor company culture. Find out why you need an internal communications plan and learn how to implement it.

How to Get Funding for Your Inventions

Are you ready to get paid for invention ideas or bring your design to market? Explore key considerations and seven financing methods.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Unveils the 2026 CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses

Meet the owners and founders of U.S. companies driving innovation, growth, and impact in their communities and around the world.

How to Structure a Family Business

Choosing the right ownership structure and governance system can protect the longevity of your company.

How to Determine Employee Salaries for Small Businesses

Learn how to set employee salaries, build pay ranges, benchmark compensation, and create competitive benefits strategies for your business.