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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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Tips for Improving Public Speaking Skills

Improving your ability to speak to groups in both work and personal settings can help you excel. Here are seven simple tips to improve your public speaking.

Using Social Media to Promote Small Business During COVID-19

Five small business owners share how their social media efforts are proving fruitful for business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefits of Writing a Higher Purpose Statement for Your Business

Writing a clear statement of higher purpose provides clarity, purpose and inspiration that resonate throughout the business.

How to Encourage Social Distancing in Your Store or Office

Running a socially distant business is a must if you have a physical store or office. Here's how to encourage social distancing while providing great service.

How to Become an Expert Content Contributor

Being a guest contributor increases your brand awareness. Here’s how you can pitch your content to major publications.

Best Time Clock Apps for Remote Workers

The right time tracker can provide structure and accountability for your remote employees. These eight employee time clock apps are an excellent place to start.

Small Business Survey Shows Pivoting Increases Positivity

Results from the most recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce poll and several other small business surveys prove similar in terms of how business owners are weathering COVID-19.

Text-Based Commerce Surges Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Creating and maintaining a subscriber list is key to personalized, text-based marketing that drives business.

How to Improve Your Google Search Ranking

There’s no easy fix to improve your Google search ranking, but you can use these tips to start making improvements.

Harry & David Closes Its Stores to Focus on E-Commerce

The pandemic just accelerated the 86-year-old brand’s move to close stores and focus on e-commerce and digital marketing.