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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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What Are The Best Interview Questions to Ask?

Interviews are the best time to get to know a potential employee. Here are four questions franchise owners recommend asking candidates during a job interview.

4 Main Types of Sales Leads & How to Approach Them

In order to know how to approach a potential customer, you need to define them and their relationship to your business.

What Is a Sales Funnel?

To fully understand the sales funnel, business owners should know how it follows the customer journey and how to approach leads each step of the way.

Preventative Care Emerges as Lucrative Niche in Booming Pet Business

Pet products reached $100 billion for the first time amid increased ownership during the pandemic, driving up sales of health monitoring cat litter to CBD-infused dog treats.

How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and can be hard to detect. Learn how to recognize this security risk and defend your data against hackers.

What's the Difference Between AR and VR?

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have distinct differences. Here’s what you need to know as these technologies continue to develop.

Sweets Apothecary Owner Creates Unique Candy Gifting Business

Sweets Apothecary owner, Anthony Losanno, built his business through strategy and the desire to do something different with candy.

10 Business Ideas for Drone Owners

Here are 10 drone-powered ideas that should be on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilots’ radar.

How to Find the Right Trade Group for Your Business

With thousands of trade groups to choose from, here are three steps to finding and vetting the best option for your business.

How to Plan a Business Grand Opening or Reopening

Opening in a new neighborhood or reopening after a hiatus is a time for celebration. Here’s how to make a splash and gain momentum with a launch party.