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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Business Lessons From Hallmark Christmas Movies

From struggling Christmas tree farms to bakeries on the brink of closure, the challenges felt by the small businesses at the center of these movies offer business lessons to all.

A Guide to Employee Record Retention

Employee recordkeeping requirements vary by business type and location. Here's how you can stay compliant and protect sensitive data.

Family Businesses Are Growing and Planning for the Future

Many family-owned businesses are also small businesses, and two new surveys reveal how they’re planning for the future.

What Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?

Many states require businesses to file an annual report to stay in good standing. Here’s what to include and how to stay compliant.

How to Write an Emergency Preparedness Plan

Every business owner should prepare for the next big emergency. Learn how to write an emergency preparedness plan using these seven steps.

How to Issue Form 1099

Streamline tax season by deciding how you’ll complete and send 1099s to your contractors.

How BelliWelli’s Viral Content Broke Through the Crowded Gut Health Market to Amass a Devoted Following

Quirky and culturally resonant TikTok videos talking with customers and celebrities about its products helped the digestive health brand drive a huge revenue jump just two years after launch.

How Cambio Reinvented Coffee Pods to Secure National Distribution in Under a Year

Co-founder Kevin Hartley and team helped scale Keurig from startup to a market-dominating brand. Now they’ve remade the single-serve coffee experience to resonate with a burgeoning group of consumers.

Why Daydreaming May Help Develop Problem-Solving Skills

A new study suggests that letting your mind wander can lead to powerful epiphanies that drive success.

How to Tell Customers an Employee Has Left Your Company

Losing an employee is tough. Telling your customers is also hard. Here are some guidelines for getting through the conversation with grace.