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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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How to Write a Business Plan

As a startup, you'll need to know how to write a business plan to attract investors. Here’s how to do it, with templates and examples to help you get started.

Home Fragrance Entrepreneur on Mastering ‘Masstige’ Consumer Experiences

Harry Slatkin shares how he’s built a business based on the ethos that “everybody should be treated as a luxury customer.”

Essential Things Successful Businesses Have in Common

From having a unique value to empowering employees, here are 13 of the most common characteristics that successful businesses have in common.

How to Measure Business Profitability

Track your business’s profitability and overall financial health with these six useful methods.

How to Prepare for a Small Business Loan Application

Get ahead of the loan application process by preparing these documents to verify the financial health of your company.

Everything You Need to Know About Managing Company-Owned Vehicles

Understand the legal and tax implications of giving employees a company vehicle.

Employee Mileage Reimbursement: Commonly Asked Questions

Are you thinking about implementing a mileage reimbursement program? Here are the main things you need to know.

Small Businesses Making Shoes in the U.S.

Few and far between, the remaining U.S. shoe manufacturers have found a niche or a loyal clientele who doesn’t mind spending more in exchange for attention to detail and quality.

A Guide to Hiring an App Development Agency

These seven steps will help you find the right app development agency.

Navigating the Unknown: The Mindset for Resilience and Business Results

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Diana Zelvin, a business coach and psychotherapist. Diana shares the importance of resilience for entrepreneurs and small business owners.