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Small Business Month

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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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Detroit’s One True Pop: Faygo and the Future of Fizz

The pop over versus soda debate rages on.

Lighting Our Fire: How Zippo Manufacturing Keeps the Spark of Innovation Alive

You may not think too much about lighters, but the company behind them has accomplished the near impossible.

Interview With Fireworks by Grucci

The 165-year-old Fireworks by Grucci credits its multi-million dollar success to family unity and diversification.

Herb Kelleher Quotes on Business Leadership

Known for creating his business plan for Southwest Airlines on the back of a napkin, Herb Kelleher used his leadership skills to transform the airline into the country's largest low-fare carrier.

Management Advice From the Former CEO Who Saved Continental Airlines

Gordon Bethune, former CEO of Continental Airlines, explains tried-and-true lessons in leadership and management he experienced firsthand while working for the airline.

How This Entrepreneur Stretched Her Mobile Yoga Startup Across Los Angeles

McKenna Rowe, founder of Chakra 5 Yoga, shares her tips on scaling a business and how to find perfect-fit employees.

How Small Businesses Can Protect Against Cyberattacks

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to two specific types of cyberattack. The good news is that they are preventable.

What Startups Should Know About Due Diligence

Individuals looking to buy or invest in a startup perform a due diligence process as an essential step before submitting an offer or providing funding.

Interview with Jetblack Co-Founder and CEO

Jenny Fleiss, co-founder of the concierge arm of Jet.com, on how the text message-based e-commerce site is leveraging artificial intelligence to personalize the customer experience.

How to Set a Pricing Strategy

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Susan Lee, partner at EY's Transaction Advisory Services group, how to determine your business's pricing strategy.