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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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Best Rural Business Ideas

The landscape in rural America is ripe for businesses that close the gap on quality, accessibility and connectivity.

How MaryMac’s Doggie Retreat Thrived in the Pandemic

MaryMac’s Doggie Retreat is a Black-owned, Louisiana-based doggy daycare specializing in anxious pups. Founder Courtney McWilliams shares her business’s story.

Marketers From CVS to Startup Geenie Take on Mental Wellness

As the pandemic taxed consumers’ emotional health and compromised their self-image, retailers and brands are embracing more inclusive and authentic representations of beauty.

How to Find a Business Accountant for Your Startup

Here's how to find the right business accountant for your startup.

Groupon Enhances Its Marketplace for Both Small Businesses and Consumers

The deals platform sees lots of opportunity in the $1 trillion-plus local economy.

5 Sales Gurus You Should Follow

If you’re looking to maximize your sales success, it pays to follow the strategies, tactics and techniques of the masters. Check out the invaluable insights of these five sales experts.

CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding: Perfecting Your Social Media Strategy

Four experts from different industries share how they’ve found social media success and the strategies they used.

How Rudeness Can Ruin Your Workplace

Learn how to spot and curb the powerfully negative effect of incivility.

Indoor Farming Businesses Meet Growing Demand for Local Produce

High-tech greenhouse startups are supplying crops to local supermarkets and restaurants as consumers increasingly crave locally grown food.