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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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One Quarter of Small Businesses Plan to Reinvest in their Enterprises

Small Business Index shows only 27% of owners are increasing investment in their small businesses.

4 SMB Tips for Attracting Top Talent

Recruiting and retaining top talent can be struggle for small and mid-sized businesses. Here's how to attract – and keep – the best candidates in your industry.

Pura Vida Bracelets Utilizes Micro-Influencers to Boost Brand

Celebrity shoutouts are nice, but it’s photography and ‘authentic’ peer-to-peer engagement that’s building a following of devotees for the artisan jewelry brand, Pura Vida CEO Griffin Thall tells CO—.

5 Business Plan Templates to Help You Succeed

Writing a business plan may not be the most exciting thing, but it is a crucial part of your business’s success. Here are 5 business plan templates to get you started.

3 Things You Need to Know About Small Business Health Insurance

Health insurance is one of the most desired benefits by employees. Here are three things you need to know about small business health insurance.

Tips for Conducting Market Research

If you want to successfully reach your target customers, it’s important to conduct thorough market research and understand their needs.

3 Things You Need to Know About Email Marketing

Email marketing is constantly changing and evolving, and, to be great at it, you have to stay abreast of the latest trends and technology.

Writing a Mission Statement for Your Business

Your business’s mission statement serves as a guiding principle for all your decisions and actions. Here’s how to write one.

Important ADA Facts for Small Businesses

If you want your small business to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), here are five important facts you should know.

Successful Business Moves by Azazie, Skylar, Drone Racing League

Founders of the online bridal retailer, natural fragrance brand and robotic sports league reveal strategic moves that bore unexpected payoffs.