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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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5 Small Businesses Setting the Bar for Boutique Gyms

These five small gyms offer a range of workout programs, but it’s their ability to create a sense of community and give better individualized attention that make them so popular.

How Holiday Spending Will Shape Retail in 2024

Consumers surprised retailers this holiday season with the strength of their spending and their willingness to use next-generation digital technology, like AI-shopping assistants, to make purchases.

Guide to Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing takes work to build, but with time and practice, you can add an additional revenue stream to your business. Here’s how to get started.

How to 'Fail Upward'

"Failing up" is a concept that has had negative connotations in the past. Today’s entrepreneurs are changing the way we think about failing up to embrace innovation.

How to Design an ADA-Compliant Website

To ensure your website is ADA compliant, design tweaks can enhance inclusiveness, improve search engine optimization, and protect against litigation.

An Explanation of Small Business Health Insurance Acronyms

There are several acronyms floating around the small business health insurance universe. Our reference guide provides a list and explanation of the most common ones.

A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants

Discover how delegating tasks to a virtual assistant can optimize efficiency and free up time for small business owners to focus on strategic expansion.

Micro-Businesses and Startups: Key Differences

While the two terms are often used interchangeably, micro-businesses and startups are distinct. Here are the key differences between them.

How Micro-Influencers Can Help Small Businesses

Influencer marketing is expected to grow in the coming years. Here’s how your small business can benefit from collaborating with micro-influencers.

What You Need to Start a Micro Business

Discover the differences between small and micro businesses, and explore practical tips for starting and running a successful compact business.