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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 Prepare Your Business for Sale

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Bob House and Luba Kagan of BizBuySell explain how to prepare a small business for sale.

FIT:MATCH & Brookfield Properties Team Up to Eliminate Dressing Rooms

Full-body ‘scanning studios’ promise apparel shoppers the perfect fit — and a touch-free experience that holds newfound appeal amid COVID-19.

How to Prepare to Bid on a Government Contract

Government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for small businesses, but it’s important to understand the bidding process in a post-COVID environment.

How to Build a Sales Team for Your Business

An essential part of every business should be a bustling and engaged sales operation. Here are tips to help you build the perfect sales team.

How WubbaNub Made It Big Through Celebrity & Brand Partnerships

How WubbaNub founder Carla Schneider built a baby product brand, sold at Target and Nordstrom, with a fiercely devoted fan base.

Top Sales Prospecting Tools to Help You Build Your Business

Sales can be a tough game, but the right prospecting tool can make everything a bit easier. These five sales prospecting tools will help you build a steady pipeline of leads to sustain your business.

Top Pandemic-Friendly Business Ideas

Starting a business during COVID-19 may seem impossible, but these 15 types of businesses can help you launch a business and even help others during the pandemic.

Seated App Pivots to Become a Multisource Sales Platform for Restaurants

With a quick pivot, a new acquisition and $30 million in fresh funding, startup Seated supports three sources of restaurant revenue: dine-in, pickup and delivery, and private events.

How to Build a Marketing Department for Your Business

Marketing plays an important role in improving sales and awareness for nearly every type of business. Here’s how to start building a marketing team to meet your goals.

How to Renegotiate a Business Lease

Business owners have some leverage when renegotiating a lease, but it’s important to present a proactive solution.