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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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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.

Guide to Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a viable option for business owners to use to obtain the necessary capital for their businesses to start and grow. Here's how it works.

What Is Branding? | How to Brand Your Business

As a small business, you need to create and promote a consistent brand to your customers. Follow these tips to get your branding right.

4 Businesses Share Their Biggest Growth Challenges

We asked four businesses in growth mode to share their biggest challenges on the road to expansion.

Emerging Business Ideas

These 10 business ideas based on recent trends provide the greatest opportunity for entrepreneurs over the next few years.

Interview with Sandals CEO | Expansion & a Culture Shift

Former Hyatt executive Gebhard Rainer discusses the culture shift afoot at its resorts — from a gourmet donut shop to staff that’s been taken ‘off script’ — and why he’s not worried about Airbnb.

5 Emerging Business Trends

From personalizing the customer experience to the incorporation of artificial intelligence, here are the top five trends businesses of all sizes should know about.

Female Entrepreneur Challenges

While there are more women than ever starting and leading businesses, female entrepreneurs still face some unique challenges.

Grocery Stores are Alive and Well in the US

Americans say they like grocery stores — and so does the research data. Online grocery isn’t replacing stores, it’s augmenting them.