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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 Startups Capitalized on Two Key Pandemic Trends to Fuel Growth

Executives from the home-sharing site, delivery disruptor and local services app on reaping sales gains and new customers by monetizing the rise in remote work and online grocery shopping.

How This Beekeeper-Turned-Founder Made Her Business Dreams Reality

Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey shares how her business grew from one idea into a successful business with diversified streams of income.

Brands Tap Purpose-Led Business Strategies to Drive Loyalty

Execs and founders from established brands and emerging players like STATE Bags and Girlfriend Collective discuss leveraging impact initiatives to build long-term customer relationships.

8 Qualities That Make a Great Salesperson

What skills should your sales team adopt? Explore the top characteristics of successful sales reps.

How to Use the 5 Senses In the Retail Experience

Sensory marketing creates a lasting impression on customers that gives brick-and-mortar stores a unique advantage over the online shopping experience.

How 3 Startups Are Accelerating Business in 2022

PetPlate, Vejii and Buyk are positioning themselves to leverage emerging consumer trends in sustainable food to ultra-fast delivery that they say will drive their businesses in the year ahead.

What Is a High-Propensity Business?

High-propensity business applications are up year over year. Do you know what it is, and if your idea can become one?

How to Set Sales Goals for Your Business

Go beyond quotas by setting sales goals that are realistic yet challenging. Here’s how to develop objectives for your sales team.

How to Create a Small Business Facebook Strategy

If you’re just getting started with Facebook for Business, here are five tips for your small business Facebook strategy.

How to Write Great Content for Your Website

Website content is more than just words on a page—it’s an opportunity to engage with your customers, offer products and create an online version of your brand.