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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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Startup Something Better Foods Brings Plant-Based Soul Food to Whole Foods

The founder of startup manufacturer Something Better Foods shares how he broke into big retail with a plant-based soul food line that’s a 20-year-long labor of love born from loss.

Inexpensive Employee Benefits and Perks for Startups

If you’re just starting out as a business, here are some attractive yet affordable perks you can offer your workers.

How to Hire a Temporary Employee

Short on staff and need temporary help? Here’s how to fill the role.

How to Communicate a Price Increase to Customers

Rising costs can require raising your prices. How do you approach this touchy subject with your customers? Read on for some tips and tricks.

How to Become a Certified Sustainable Business

Find out what it means to be a certified sustainable business and how your business can become one.

Retail Executives Share Growth Strategies This Holiday Season

The holidays are a key time to share your brand’s core message and innovations with customers, according to six executives from top consumer brands.

How 3 Startups Scored Millions in Funding

The founders of Pashion Footwear, Findhelp and Abound share the insider strategies that led to funding windfalls.

Persistence Is Key to Business Success: Interview With Tea Drops Founder

Persevering and finding the motivation to keep going in the face of rejection have helped Sashee Chandran grow her bagless tea company, Tea Drops.

How to Start Accepting E-Commerce Payments: Small Business Guide

As an e-commerce business, you need to accept the right payment methods based on what your customers need. Here’s how to accept e-commerce payments.

4 Ways to Save Money as an Entrepreneur

Discover how to reduce costs, market inexpensively and creatively, save money and more through this week’s roundup of money-saving advice for entrepreneurs.