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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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Macy’s Blends Online and In-Store Experiences

The nation’s largest department store chain is using technology to change the way it sells perfume and hoping to improve the customer experience in the process.

How to Choose a Franchise

Just like starting a business from scratch, choosing the right franchise means performing research and finding a business that aligns with your values and vision.

Small Business Index Finds Clean Bill of Business Health

The 2019 Q2 Small Business Index by MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows most small businesses report good health and cash flow comfort.

How E-commerce Marketplaces Help New Brands Get Discovered

The surge in specialty marketplaces is heating up and it's presenting opportunities for brands that might otherwise have trouble breaking through.

Secrets From Successful Startups

These tips from the leaders and spokespeople of six successful startups offer insight on what it takes to turn a business idea into a reality.

Female Food Entrepreneurs Are Cracking Big Retail Their Way

These three California entrepreneurs are taking a different route to retailers like Whole Foods and Costco by building their own brands.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise

Buying a franchise may seem like the simpler way into becoming an entrepreneur, but that is not necessarily the case.

How to Prepare Your Business to Raise Funding

There are many different ways to raise funding for a business, but there are important steps to take first to prepare.

b8ta Reinvents How New Product Innovation Debuts in Stores

The 'retail-as-a-service' platform offers nascent brands a foot in the door while bringing new experiences to legacy merchants, like interactive play spaces in Toys ‘R’ Us’ holiday reboot.

Tips for Filing a Copyright

Registering a copyright is the best way to protect your business’s intellectual property against theft.