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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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Guide to Data Management, Protection and Storage

Data is the world’s most valuable resource—yet many small business owners aren't fully equipped to store, manage and protect their customer’s personal information.

Interview With Prep Expert Founder Shaan Patel

Prep Expert founder and CEO Shaan Patel offers his top five tips that helped him start and grow a successful business, eventually leading him to strike a deal on “Shark Tank.”

Toshiba Focuses on Streamlining Consumer Experience

With new leadership, the technology provider sees an ‘urgent’ need for collaboration with other retail solutions providers, as ‘frictionless’ checkout evolves.

Mobile Location Analytics Are Making Merchants Smarter

Mobile location analytics are giving malls, retailers and restaurants new information about how you spend your time. Can it do the same for your business?

Small Business Tech Recommendations from Entrepreneurs

Are you using these entrepreneur-recommended technologies? Here are the tech tools real small business owners think you should be using in the year ahead.

How Your Seasonal Business Can Make Money All Year

If your business tends to make most of its earnings during a certain few months of the year, here are some ideas for generating revenue during those off-season times.

Why Business Owners Should Consider Outsourcing

Daniel Ramsey, founder and CEO of MyOutDesk, shares his insights on how outsourcing tasks can help give business owners back the time they need to focus their business.

How to Achieve a Positive Company Culture

Your company’s culture can directly impact your employees’ performance and confidence in their work. Here’s how to create a positive culture for your employees.

Buying a Business vs. Starting a New Business

Aspiring entrepreneurs can either start their own business from the ground or buy one that already exists. Here are some tips to help decide which is the right path for you.

Choosing Live Chat Software for Your Website

Live chat software is becoming more popular and consumers increasingly expect it on modern e-commerce sites. Here’s how live chat can improve customer connection and boost sales.