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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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Restaurant Execs Share Top Trends to Drive Growth in 2023

Focus Brands (which owns Carvel and Cinnabon), Marco’s Pizza, and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii deploy strategies for success in a changed restaurant landscape.

How to Improve Engagement Through Employee Care

To reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, employers can leverage these employee care and engagement tactics to grow and retain successful teams.

How Status Co. Leather Studio Improved Its Revenue Strategy

Since 2019, Status Co. Leather Studio has propelled itself above the competition by improving its revenue strategy and finding its niche.

How to Find Businesses for Sale

You can find independent and franchised businesses for sale by working with a business broker, using sale platforms, or leveraging your network.

Small Business Loans: Common Mistakes When Applying (And How to Avoid Them)

If you’re applying for a loan to finance your small business, don’t make these common errors in the process.

How to Build a Great Employer Brand to Attract Talent

An employer brand helps you attract and retain top talent. Here’s how to build an enticing employer brand.

How This Organic Skin Care Product Business Navigated Supply Chain Challenges

To navigate the recent supply chain challenges and uncertain economy, Soapwalla, which makes and sells organic skin care products, tightened sales channels and product packaging.

How to Ask for Peer Feedback

Asking your peers to give you career development advice is a good way to continuously improve your performance outside the formal review process.

Can a Small Business Go Public?

Thinking about an initial public offering (IPO)? Learn what qualifies a company to go public, the reasons for doing so, and alternatives for ineligible entities.

CO— Strategy Studio: Managing Your Cash Flow

Your business’s cash flow is a direct view of its financial health. Here are some expert tips, metrics, and technologies to help manage your cash flow.