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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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The Benefit of Outside Capital for Small Businesses

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Andrew Sachs, Managing Partner at Mauloa, a private investment firm, shares how owners and entrepreneurs can benefit from outside capital.

6 Ways to Respond to Employee Mistakes

Employee mistakes are bound to happen, but your response is a good opportunity to reinforce professional development.

Small Business Accounting Setup

Learn how to keep books for a small business with step-by-step instructions, best practices, and essential tools.

J.C. Penney VP Shares How Mentorship Helped Nurture Leadership ‘Superpowers’

Bill Cunningham explains how his mentor took a young and green potential leader and helped mold him into an executive with a knack for developing the talents of others.

Best Small Business Growth Strategies

Businesses share their best ideas for growing in 2025 and how they plan to implement them.

How to Include Employees in Decision-Making

Opening your decision-making process to others in your company can lead to better results — with the right approach.

How Mark Cuban and Amazon's Online Pharmacies Unlock Growth Opportunities for All

Execs from the e-commerce giant and startups Cost Plus Drugs and Hims & Hers, on driving growth via partnerships, an expanded range of healthcare offerings, and digital convenience.

How to Encourage Employees to Take Risks

Risk-taking should be ingrained in your company culture and rewarded as your business grows.

5 Ways to Admit Mistakes to Employees

When you make a mistake or change your mind, take ownership of the situation and make a plan.

How to Use Variable Pay in Your Small Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Jen L’Estrange, owner of Red Clover, which offers HR services for small businesses, shares how small businesses can benefit from variable pay.