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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CO—100 Honoree Smarter Reality Redefines Simulation and Training Through VR and AI

Smarter Reality delivers AI-powered simulation and VR training that helps defense, law enforcement, and first responders build communication and decision-making skills.

How the New Era of Agentic Commerce Is Reshaping How Companies Do Business

AI tools are evolving rapidly and will lead to dramatic changes in how customers interact with brands and make purchases.

PerformanceAbove’s Hole-in-One Approach to Physical Therapy

Meet PerformanceAbove, a CO—100 Growth Accelerator Honoree that combines one-on-one physical therapy, golf fitness, and digital wellness for active aging care.

Gntl’s Multifunctional Products Are Winning Beauty Shoppers

The skin care industry has flourished by promoting product-laden regimens. The founder of Gntl is out to prove that less can be more.

CO—100 Honoree Race City Flight Operations Innovates Pilot Training

Race City Flight Operations blends advanced aviation technology with personalized, career-focused instruction to modernize pilot training and the student experience.

How CO—100 Honoree ModernTone Studios Makes Music Education High-Tech

ModernTone Studios blends advanced technology with personalized music education and production to deliver a scalable, human-centered creative experience.

How Brands Are Using AI to Minimize the Costs of Product Returns

Businesses from Flux Footwear to Piper & Scoot apparel are tapping the technology to reduce merchandise return rates with solutions at various stages of the consumer buying journey.

Small Businesses Teaching Their Customers How to DIY

To these small business owners, art is meant to be shared. Their expert staff will walk inquiring minds through the process of handcrafting a statement ring or stoneware set to call their own.

Hiring and Recruiting: Key Differences and Best Practices

Discover the difference between hiring and recruiting, when to hire internally versus externally, and best practices for attracting top talent to your organization.

Best Job Posting Sites for Small Businesses

Try advertising on these eight job platforms to find qualified candidates near you.