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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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How to Start a Service Business

Starting a service-based business requires a different approach than launching a product-based business. Here's what aspiring service entrepreneurs need to know.

Former Olympian Offers Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Olympian-turned-corporate wellness entrepreneur Shannon Bahrke Happe shares how to be happier, healthier and more successful in business.

The Convergence of Food and Beauty Fuels Rising Self-Care Trend

Now more than ever, consumers want to both look good and feel good creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.

Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital

Deciding between the two business financing options is about assessing both your business's as well as your personal needs.

5 Companies Cashing In on the Customization Trend

The growing consumer desire for personalization is encouraging new and existing brands to model their offerings to match this need.

How to Automate Your Sales Process

Tracking customer relationships and moving them through the sales funnel can be time-consuming. Here are tips on how to automate your sales process.

How Dirty Lemon Is Growing Through Data and Technology

The text-to-order model of direct-to-consumer beverage company Iris Nova vaults its signature wellness brand to new heights today, with plans to invest in other early-stage companies tomorrow.

ADP's Tips for Hiring and Onboarding Your First Employee

Tara Wolckenhauer, DVP of human resources at ADP, explains how small businesses can successfully hire and onboard their first employees.

Tips for Converting Leads Into Sales

You got the lead, but now you have to convert them into a paying customer. Here's how to do it.

Interview With Orangetheory Founder Ellen Latham

The 10-year-old fitness chain is a proven hit with millennials and Gen-Xers. Now baby boomers and wellness initiatives could drive a healthy growth spurt.