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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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Legal Agreements for Family Owned Businesses

For many family owned businesses, it can be easy to overlook the legal documents that form the foundation of most businesses. Here are some agreements to consider implementing.

The Big Week for Small Business: Helping Small Business Owners Navigate Uncertain Times

On day one of The Big Week, we discuss the big issues owners are facing and what they should be thinking about right now.

How to Maximize Yelp to Promote Your Business

Popular customer reviews site Yelp can be used as a powerful marketing tool. Here’s how you can take advantage of the site’s tools to maximize your presence.

Holiday Shopping 2020: Consumer Trends & Retailers’ Response

This year the holiday season will start earlier and require merchants to overcome shipping and supply challenges and find new ways of connecting with shoppers.

Guide to Restructuring Your Business's Debt

Here’s how to restructure your business debt to avoid bankruptcy and improve your cash flow.

Gemist Partners With De Beers to Disrupt Jewelry Industry

Customers can design their own rings and other bling online, and test drive a low-cost replica before committing to the real thing.

Small Business Listings That Can Boost Your Online Presence

Free local business directories are an easy and free way to boost your business’s online presence. Here are five small business listings you should claim. 

Franchise Agreement Guide: Tips & How to Prepare

While franchises remove a lot of the planning involved in a typical startup, there are several parts to franchise agreements that budding entrepreneurs need to know.

How to Improve Employee Satisfaction and Productivity

Here, an expert outlines effective methods business owners can use to enhance employees’ senses of autonomy, competence and achievement.

Advice for Starting a Business From Small Business Owners

Thinking of starting a small business? This tried-and-true advice from these five small business owners is the perfect place to begin.