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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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Employee Benefits Guide for Small Business

Companies today offer a variety of benefits, including some no-cost and innovative options, making this a great time to consider what you can offer to attract and keep skilled talent.

Business Elevator Pitch: How to Perfect Your Pitch and Engage Your Audience

Communications expert and speaking coach Neil Gordon offers his top tips on how to make elevator pitches less transactional and more engaging.

Measure Your Digital Marketing Success With These Metrics

Not sure how to measure your digital marketing efforts? Here are some of the best metrics to track and why they matter.

Ritual Taps Into the Health of Multi-Generational Customers

The DTC brand founder and CEO Katarina Schneider on leveraging consumer education and technology to scale the millennial-geared supplement brand.

How to Fund Your Business at Every Stage

Learn how to fund your business, from early bootstrap methods and debt financing to venture capital and capital stacking.

Best Apps to Improve Employee Communications

Are you looking for a better way to communicate with your employees? This article will outline five apps that can improve employee communications.

How to Afford Employee Benefits

Offering employee benefits is a necessity for most business owners, but they can be a hefty financial burden. Here’s how to afford basic benefits.

Business Plan Software Buying Guide

When creating a business plan, choosing the right software can simplify the process. Here are some important features to look for in your business plan software.

Unexpected Retirement Challenges for Small Business Owners

For small business owners, preparing for retirement presents some unique challenges. Here are a few common ones — and how to overcome them.

Eataly Strives for Customer Engagement In-Store and Online

Along with opening stores worldwide, the new Global CEO of Eataly wants to bring the experience of shopping in an authentic Italian market to your phone by enhancing its online offerings.