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 Accept Recurring Payments From Customers

Subscription management and automatic payment tools help small businesses establish recurring billing methods. To set up your payment system, follow these six steps.

What Is a Secure Payment System?

Payment security solutions protect customer data and ensure the integrity of financial transactions. Learn what makes a service secure and how to choose one.

This Sony Exec’s Mentor Is a Former Member of The Grateful Dead Who Taught Him ‘Fearlessness’

Jonathan Shank explains how drummer Mickey Hart gave his life—and career—unexpected rhythm.

What Should You Look for in Live Chat Software?

Are you comparing web chat platforms? Consider basic and advanced chat features, integrations, usability, and more.

Essential Software for Your Medical Office

Healthcare technologies enhance patient experiences while saving practitioners and assistants time. Explore different types of medical software and their benefits.

Best Practices for Streamlining Payment Processing

Learn how accounts receivable automation and customer experience enhancements can improve your cash flow and bottom line.

How to Accept SMS Payments

Ready to get paid faster? Learn how to deploy a straightforward text-to-pay solution that can improve your cash flow by reducing late payments and administrative work.

AI Tools for Content Creation

These artificial intelligence-powered tools can help small businesses tackle blog and social media writing, graphic design, and audio/video content.

10 Reasons to Apply for the CO— 100

The CO— 100 is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s expanded small business awards program. Read on to find out more about the program and how to apply.

How to Spark Entrepreneurial Creativity

These five strategies can help you break out of your creative rut and spark entrepreneurial thinking.