DEADLINE EXTENDED:CO—100 applications close August 7

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.
Latest—

Customer Compliance Tips for In-Store Coronavirus Policies

Business owners must ensure their in-store customers comply with any new COVID-related policies they've put in place. Follow these tips when you reopen.

How to Prepare an Office for Post-Coronavirus Reopening

As companies adapt to the new normal, they’re making changes to the workplace environment. These creative office furniture ideas will keep your workers safe.

How to Screen Employees for Coronavirus

As states lift their stay-at-home orders and businesses begin reopening, a simple, inexpensive screening process can help protect employees, customers and your business from infection.

Chobani Tackles Plant-Based Food Industry With Oat Products

America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt now wants to conquer the hot plant-based food space, marking its biggest expansion ever, as it hustles to feed folks in need amid COVID-19.

Financing Options for Businesses Post-Coronavirus

Missed out on a CARES Act loan? Here are some other financing options to help keep your business afloat.

How Companies Are Preparing Employees for Reopening

As businesses around the country open their doors again, they face the challenge of keeping employees safe from COVID-19 transmission. Here’s what seven companies are doing to protect workers.

Macy's, Verizon, and Ulta Beauty Implement Safe Reopenings

How three major retail chains are reopening their stores and reconnecting with customers — at a social distance.

Augmented and Virtual Reality: Uses For Small Business

VR and AR offer a way to expand your customer base and train your employees more effectively from a distance.

In-Person Businesses That Successfully Went Virtual

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to socially distance, businesses that have normally focused on in-person engagement have made the jump online.

How Companies Are Communicating With Customers About Reopening

Many businesses across the U.S. are reopening with new policies to keep customers and workers safe from the pandemic. Here are seven examples of how companies are communicating with their customers.