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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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Common Reasons for Venture Capital Rejection

Thinking of raising a round of venture capital for your startup? Here are the most common reasons you might get rejected.

How Rent the Runway Thrives on Word-of-Mouth Marketing

RTR's COO explains how ‘good old-fashioned word-of-mouth’ helped the clothing rental company grow from startup to unicorn status.

Tips for Converting Leads to Sales

Improving your business's conversion rate is not an easy task to accomplish. Here are some tried-and-true tips from industry experts.

Successful ‘Shark Tank’ Businesses

ABC's popular reality TV show has been a launchpad for many entrepreneurs and their innovative products.

How to Accept Mobile Credit Card Payments

Small businesses are already expected to accept credit card payments. Now, the expectations are going mobile.

How to Buy a Sales Lead List

Purchasing a list of potential customers within your target market can help your business quickly increase the number of prospects they can nurture.

How Mattress Brand Purple Connects With Customers

As a startup, mattress brand Purple made a name for itself with its humorous videos. Now it’s looking to find new and better ways to connect with customers.

How to Handle a Cyberattack

Sometimes business owners don’t realize how much security they need in place until after their business gets hacked. If your business falls prey, here are the best ways to respond.

New Technology Is Shaping the Store of the Future

In-store technology trends that may have once seemed quirky or superfluous are going mainstream with help from big retailers like Amazon and Walgreen's.

Interview With Co-Founders of Podium

The Utah-based company helps businesses manage customer interactions and has experienced explosive growth of its own.