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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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Online Payroll Software and Service: A Guide for Beginners

Learn how automatic payroll systems work and benefit small businesses. Then consider the costs and decide if you should add this service.

Essential Technology for Your Small Contracting Business

Small contracting businesses can benefit from a strong tech stack, including project management, accounting, and email marketing tools.

How to Choose the Right Help Desk Software

Ready to improve your customer experiences? Learn what to look for when shopping for a ticketing support solution.

Managing Employee Benefits: Understanding ASOs & PEOs

Outsourcing your payroll and HR functions allows you to focus all of your resources on growing your business.

Down by the River Lavender: Building a Blooming Business

Beth Hammerberg is steadily building Down by the River Lavender by focusing on key principles: treating her business as a business, remaining cash-only, and partnering with other business owners.

How to Create How-To Videos to Grow Your Audience

How-to videos are a great way to boost engagement and increase your follower count on popular video platforms.

What Is Help Desk Software? A Guide for Small Businesses

A support ticketing system helps small businesses respond to internal and external service requests. Learn how this technology works and if your company should use it.

Top Mental Wellness Benefits to Offer Employees

Here are six mental wellness benefits you can offer to help employees increase their mental well-being.

10 Project Management Tools for Small Businesses

The right tools help solopreneurs and small teams manage projects. Explore solutions that increase productivity and support collaboration.

School Uniform Brand French Toast Measures ROI in Social Impact, Not Units Sold

The children's clothing company is leaning into customer service and culturally relevant partnerships, like one with hit TV show “Abbott Elementary,” to connect with consumers across generations.