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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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How is Walmart Helping Small Businesses Scale

The giant retailer is expanding its Walmart Marketplace platform to attract more third-party sellers, which are helping to boost its online business.

5 Ways to Adapt Work Schedules for the Holidays

Holiday scheduling is often a headache. Start early to make sure your business runs smoothly during the busy season.

How Premium Products Can Lead to a Bigger Payday

If you sell rare or exclusive products, you can likely charge more for them.

Top Ways to Recruit and Retain a Strong Small Business Team

Two of the 2023 America’s Top Small Business finalists share tips for small business owners who want to build a team of employees who love what they do.

Google Exec Shares How Small Businesses Can Leverage AI

Is artificial intelligence the great equalizer? Google’s Matt Madrigal discusses how AI can transform small businesses at the America’s Top Small Business Summit.

Enova Exec Shares How Online Lending Can Benefit Small Businesses

At the 2023 America’s Top Small Business Summit, Cory Kampfer, Co-President of Small Business Lending at Enova, explored some of the myths and realities of applying for small business loans online.

How to Build Customer and Community Loyalty

A panel of small business owners at our America's Top Small Business Summit share how they've built trust, connections, and, as a result, have loyal communities supporting each of their businesses.

Small Business Update: Inflation, Workforce Shortages, and Retail Crime

Small businesses nationwide are grappling with how to pivot for inflation, combat retail crime, and navigate the workforce shortage.

How Creative Pivots Can Transform a Small Business

Two of the 2023 America’s Top Small Business finalists share how they successfully pivoted their operations to grow and thrive.

How Walmart and Meta are Accelerating Small Businesses Growth

During the 2023 America’s Top Small Business Summit, Walmart and Meta heads discussed digital advancements to accelerate small business growth.