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 to Become a More Mindful Leader

By practicing mindful leadership, managers may find that their team’s productivity increases and their employees feel more confident in their work.

How to Attract High-Profile Investors and Steer Your Brand Toward Success

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Vladimir Vukicevic, Co-founder and CEO of Better & Better, a sustainable oral wellness company. Vlad shares how to find investors and use the funds to build your brand.

3 Founders on the Critical Business Decisions That Proved Pivotal to Success

The founders of luxury vintage home goods marketplace Chairish, ratings app Yuka, and food disruptor PopUp Bagels each share a game-changing business move that fueled profitable growth.

How to Use Facebook Marketplace for Your Business

Discover what sells best on Facebook Marketplace, how it compares to eBay and Etsy, and how to optimize your listing to reach local buyers fast.

How to Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

An EIN establishes your business as a federally recognized tax entity. Learn who needs an EIN, how to apply for one, and other key considerations.

How Small Business Owners Can Build Courage

This quality doesn’t always come naturally, but it’s a skill that any small business owner can develop.

How to Build Customer Loyalty

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Amy Hage, Co-founder of Strategy Maven Agency, an email and SMS marketing firm for D2C brands. Amy shares her customer loyalty secrets.

How PayMore Is Reinventing Electronics Resale

The chain is enjoying explosive growth thanks to its ‘new age retail’ strategy, its founders told CO—.

Strategies for Overcoming a Creative Slump

Creativity is essential for small business owners, so having go-to methods to keep ideas flowing is crucial.

What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Does it Matter?

2FA adds a second verification check to stop account takeovers. See how to use two-factor authentication to protect company accounts.