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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 to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Want to free up your time and clear out your to-do list? Here’s how.

What Are the Legal Requirements for Hiring Employees?

If you’re ready to hire new employees for your startup, check out the legal requirements your business must adhere to.

Checkin.com CEO on Reaching Profitability Its First Year in Business

The CEO of Checkin.com shares what it took to turn a profit — an elusive-yet-coveted milestone for a nascent business.

Building Brand Awareness for Your Small Business

The founder of Footnanny — a foot care line endorsed by Oprah — gained national press coverage and brand awareness through persistent efforts.

Crisis Communication: Best Practices for Small Businesses

When a crisis situation arises, it’s important to have a plan of action for properly handling business communications.

How to Get Certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business

Learn how the government is making changes to assist underserved businesses and how yours can become certified as a small disadvantaged business.

Last-Mile Delivery Services Seek to Meet Pandemic-Fueled Consumer Demand

Retailers from Walmart and Amazon to disruptors like UberConnect and Gopuff, along with traditional carriers, are expediting order fulfillment in a COVID-changed delivery landscape.

How to Prevent Employee Theft

Follow these tips to keep your business safe from employee theft.

3 Ways to Facilitate Employee COVID-19 Testing

On-site testing isn’t your only option for employee COVID-19 tests. Here are three ways to test employees for COVID to keep everyone safe and healthy.

10 Manufacturing Small Business Ideas

Growth and opportunity abound in the manufacturing industry, where 98% of all U.S. producers identify as small businesses and speed and agility deliver a competitive edge.