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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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Resources for Rebuilding Your Business After Coronavirus

Many businesses have had to rethink their operations post-COVID and start from scratch with a new model. These seven resources can help.

Guide to the Paycheck Protection Loan Extension

The Paycheck Protection Program, which offers forgivable loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19, has been extended by Congress. Here’s how companies can take part.

How to Communicate Change to Employees

Change is never easy, but great communication can make it less difficult.

Business Ideas & Trends Inspired by the Pandemic

Search, shopping and social trends can show savvy entrepreneurs where the next big business idea lies.

Ecological Business Trends to Watch

Modern consumers are not only looking for sustainability in the products they purchase but in the actual company they’re doing business with too.

How to Manage Customer During Reopening

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, businesses must properly manage their customers' expectations about new store policies and procedures.

CO— Blueprint: Planning Through Uncertainty

In this episode of CO— Blueprint, we discuss best practices for business owners who are looking beyond today’s tough times and planning for the future.

SBA Programs Every Business Owner Should Know About

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers opportunities for federal contracting dollars, grants and more to numerous small companies each year through these seven programs.

Warehouses Increase Robotic Automation Amid COVID-19

Companies seek e-commerce efficiency and worker safety through robotics.

Target CEO: How Protests & COVID-19 Are Changing Retail

Brian Cornell says the nation’s eighth largest retailer — and the entire industry — must drive change and say ‘enough’ to racial injustice.