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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B2B Marketing Tactics That Work

These marketing tactics can improve the long-term growth prospects of your B2B brand.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Register a Nonprofit

Learn how to register a nonprofit, choose the right structure, and build a mission-driven organization with this step-by-step guide.

How Are Employers Affected by Unemployment?

Understand how employers are impacted by the unemployment insurance system, including taxes and unemployment claims from fired employees.

Can 1099 Employees File for Unemployment?

Self-employed workers typically don’t qualify for unemployment benefits except in rare cases.

Costs Every Startup Should Plan For

Technology, permits, and utilities are a few of the standard expenses for which virtually every new business needs to account.

Actionable AI Insights for SMBs From Top Execs at Wayfair, YouTube, Google, and LinkedIn

In interviews with CO—, these executives shared big-picture observations about AI that hold valuable lessons for small businesses.

Leadership Lessons From the Founder of Hotel-Tech Unicorn Mews

Richard Valtr shares the strategies and management wisdom that led to his startup’s success.

CIO of Sports Products Brand HEAD on How It Drove a 20% Increase in E-Commerce Sales

A streamlined content management system also helps meet demands for brand ‘storytelling,’ Gerhard Spari tells CO—.

How Small Family Businesses Are Handling Succession Planning

A new study suggests that about half of family businesses are being impacted by decisions about who will take over.

Why Customers Don’t Pay, and What You Can Do About It

Ghosted by a nonpaying customer? Follow these steps to help get your small business paid and protect your cash flow from future nonpayments.