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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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Small Business Optimism Takes Hit in Q1

Economic and political uncertainty have small businesses worried about the future.

Brandless Founder Tina Sharkey: Build Relationships in a Virtual Business

After building vast online communities including iVillage and Baby Center, Tina Sharkey, is determined to grow the e-commerce household goods startup into a gathering place for exchanging ideas.

2020 Trends May Inspire New Business Ideas

Business owners and industry experts weigh in on what emerging trends they think present the greatest opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Former VC Analyst Helps Houston Startups Thrive at His Innovation Hub

Lawson Gow leveraged his venture capital background to develop The Cannon, a multi-location innovation hub for Houston's startup community.

Entrepreneurship Is Figuring Out Your Contribution to the World

Serial entrepreneur, radio host and public speaker, Marcus Davis, shares how he manages his businesses, and why contributing to the larger community matters most.

CO— Launch Event Features Candid Conversation With Birchbox, MM.LaFleur CEOs

The new digital platform from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is designed to help businesses start, run and grow.

Reinvention Is Key to Innovation, Says Small Business Tech Expert

Shawn DuBravac, small business expert and author of "Digital Destiny," explains how to take advantage of tech trends impacting small businesses.

Advice from Elan Lee on How To Raise Money Crowdfunding

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” CO— consults Elan Lee, the professional game designer behind Exploding Kittens, Kickstarter’s most successful project that beat its fundraising goal – by 87,000%.

MM.LaFleur CEOs Strategy to Take the Angst Out of Dressing for Work

With minimalist designs and personal stylists, the direct-to-consumer brand is broadening its offerings for professional women.

Want to Grow? ‘Strive for Greatness,’ Says NightLight CEO

Zawadi Bryant helped scale NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care into a multi-location business by striving for “great” instead of "good enough."