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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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Small Businesses Fueling the Barbecue Boom

From backyard grills to industrial-grade smoker ovens, these five small businesses are bringing the heat to meet demand for this increasingly popular product and pastime.

10 Reasons to Apply for the CO—100

The CO—100 is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s expanded small business awards program. Read on to find out more about the program and how to apply.

How to Spark Entrepreneurial Creativity

These five strategies can help you break out of your creative rut and spark entrepreneurial thinking.

What It Takes to Develop and Launch a Sustainable Product

The founders of PlantSwitch, Matter, and Repurpose, which make compostable dinnerware, storage containers, and more, share their strategies for landing funding, scaling production, and breaking into big retail.

Guide to Purchasing Electronic Medical Records Software

Ready to choose and buy an EMR system for your office? Learn how to find the right health care solution.

Small Business Subscription Box Services

Big companies like HelloFresh and BarkBox may seem like the only options for subscription boxes, but many small businesses are capitalizing on this consumer convenience.

What Is Financial Accounting?

Proper financial accounting and reporting are vital to a small business.

How to Test Business Ideas

Testing your business idea will help you prove its viability and ensure there's a solid market for your new company. Here are seven steps to get started.

5 Alternatives to Traditional Business Plans

If you're feeling overwhelmed by traditional business plans, or your business model needs a refresh, try one of these five business plan alternatives.

How to Be a More Authentic Entrepreneur (and How It Can Help Your Business)

Authenticity is more than just a marketing buzzword. Here's how to make your next venture truly authentic to build long-term customer loyalty.