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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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CEO of 30-Year-Old Beauty Brand on Keeping Things Fresh

Since joining Jane Iredale in 2019, CEO Chris Payne has discovered how to balance the professional clean beauty brand’s roots with direct-to-consumer growth.

Dickies CMO on How the Legacy Apparel Brand Wins Over New Consumers

Sarah Crockett on the marketing initiatives and brand collaborations that are helping the ubiquitous workwear brand retain its heritage credibility while appealing to a new generation.

Top E-Commerce Trends for Small Businesses

Discover seven ways for small businesses to boost holiday sales, maximize profits, and enhance customer experiences with the latest e-commerce trends.

How to File a Research and Development Tax Credit

You may be more eligible than you think to claim expenses against the lucrative R&D tax credit.

How to Accept Cryptocurrency

Customers love digital payments, and offering the choice to pay in cryptocurrency can help boost customer loyalty.

How to Report Cryptocurrency Payments on Your Taxes

The IRS considers cryptocurrencies as property, subject to capital gains tax. Learn how to file a return reporting virtual currency in this complete guide.

How Businesses Leverage Nostalgia to Win Over New Customers

Products and memories from the past are a powerful way to reach today’s young consumers.

Email Signature Best Practices

An email signature can enhance your credibility and improve conversion rates. Here are the biggest things to include and avoid in your email signature.

How to Create Senior Citizen Discounts

Senior discounts are a big draw for consumers and help to establish customer loyalty. Here’s how to implement these discounts in your small business.

How Video Analytics Help Prevent Business Theft

Footage and data captured by a video surveillance system can help your small business detect suspicious activity and potentially stop theft before it occurs.