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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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Cashless Commerce Pros and Cons

Businesses that go cashless experience an increased efficiency, but also cut out the cash-paying section of their customers. Here's how to determine if cashless commerce is right for your business.

How to Know When to Fire an Employee

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Beth Thomas, CEO of Change 4 Growth, how to identify the telltale signs that an employee must go.

How to Prepare Your Business For a Recession

Many financial experts and economists predict the next economic recession is just around the corner. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your business is prepared.

Impossible Burgers | The Rise of Alternative Meat

In one of the biggest paradigm shifts in food industry history, entrepreneurs bent on reinvention, now joined by ‘big meat’ and ‘big food,’ are putting a major effort in creating animal-free meat.

8 Technologies We Can Thank NASA For

NASA technologies have lead to all sorts of products you benefit from every day.

Founders Who Started Businesses After 30

Founding a company doesn't always happen during or fresh out of college. Here are eight founders who used their seasoned professional experience and industry knowledge to begin successful businesses.

L.A. Fashion District: Where Designers Get Down to Business

Los Angeles may lack the international profile and glam designers of New York or Paris, but it still remains one of the hottest destination for startup fashion and retail entrepreneurs.

What Is a Working Capital Loan?

Working capital loans are often used to fund everyday business expenses like payroll, rent and operational costs and manage cash flow gaps during a business’s slow season.

How to Motivate Employees

There are many ways to make your employees feel both heard and valued, which in turn will boost morale and productivity for your business.

Why the Rental Economy Is Gaining Popularity

Rentals are the hottest trend in retail, with traditional brands and startups offering consumers short-term, commitment-free use of goods without the headaches, cost or ownership.