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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 Signs Your Business is Ready to Grow or Expand

Certain financial and operational indicators can give you a clear sign that it’s time to take your business to the next level.

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.

How to Respond to Employee Mistakes as a Leader

Leaders who respond to employee mistakes with accountability and empathy are better positioned to protect team trust and build a stronger workplace culture.

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.

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.

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.