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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 Buzzy Apparel Startup Mifland Achieved Profitable Growth Without the Conventional Wholesale Route to Scaling

Founder Tobi Egberongbe’s novel path to success holds valuable lessons for other startups on building a multimillion-dollar business via DTC sales, pop-up shops, and partnerships with brands like Nike and Adidas.

5 Startups That Are Leveraging AI to Help Drive Growth for Businesses Large and Small

These tech startups are tackling challenges ranging from employee training, customer reviews, and product demand forecasting with solutions designed to fit businesses of all sizes.

CO—100 Honoree Moore Research Turns Data Into Decades of Insight

Family-owned Moore Research Services has delivered customized market research and actionable insights to leading brands for more than 50 years.

CO—100 Honoree Renegade Solutions Helps Small Towns Modernize Water Systems

Renegade Solutions delivers adaptable control system solutions that help small municipalities keep water and wastewater plants running safely and efficiently.

How At-Home Specialty Coffee Is Driving the Next Growth Wave Amid Lifestyle Shifts and Gen Z Tastes

Rising prices, work-life trends, social media, and Gen Z’s attitudes and preferences are creating shifts in home consumption as cafes carve out new niches.

CO—100 Honoree Paw-a-Day Inn K9 Suites Builds a Legacy of Pet Care

Family-owned Paw-a-Day Inn K9 Suites has earned lasting community trust through premium pet boarding, personalized care, and over 15 years of service.

How Family Businesses Are Embracing AI

A new report suggests that most family businesses are using AI as they look to the future.

How Groupies for Grocers Like Aldi and Trader Joe's Underscore The Growing Marketing Power of Fandom

The grocery chains have earned ‘Super Fans’ via unique and curated private label merchandise, pop-up shops, podcasts, limited-edition product drops, and more, serving up customer-acquisition lessons for businesses large and small.

Founded 1989: The Monterey Company Makes Branded Merchandise While Delivering Quality and Service

By specializing in a niche corner of branded merchandise, this Oregon-based company has built long-term customer trust through craftsmanship and consistency.

How to Retain Your Best Employees

Learn how you can keep your best employees engaged and reduce costly turnover that can reach up to twice an employee’s salary.