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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Made by Gather Founder (And Drew Barrymore) On Quietly Building a $500 Million Kitchenware Empire

As direct-to-consumer startups proliferated, Shae Hong bet on mass retail, bringing high design to the channel through brands including Beautiful by Drew Barrymore and capturing younger and higher-income consumers along the way.

How Three Oral Care Disruptors Have Turned Dental Innovation Into Shelf Success

Startups Ordo, AquaSonic, and SURI are shaking up the mature oral care category with sleek designs, new tech, and sustainable, affordable products, landing on big-box shelves in the process.

Types of Insurance Your Small Business May Need

Small businesses face many risks. Learn about different types of insurance that can protect your company from unexpected circumstances.

How to Write a Resignation Letter

Leaving a job can be challenging for both employees and business owners. However, a clear, professional resignation letter can help set expectations and make the transition easier. Here’s what to consider before you write one.

Top No-Code and Low-Code Tools for Small Business

Learn how to choose low-code or no-code tools for specific tasks and when to call a developer. Compare the best no-code platforms for websites, apps, and automation.

Operational Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses From Scaling (and How to Avoid Them)

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Jeff Kaiden, Founder and CEO of Capacity, a logistics and omnichannel fulfillment company. Kaiden shares how small businesses can prevent operational roadblocks that inhibit growth.

Founded 2010: Three Day Rule Builds a Modern Matchmaking Business Around Resilience and Relationships

The Los Angeles-based matchmaking company has spent more than a decade helping high-intent singles move beyond swiping and blind dates with personalized matches and guidance designed to build meaningful, lasting connections.

Tax Resources for Independent Contractors

Learn how to handle taxes as a self-employed independent contractor, from deductions to deadlines. Here are some tax resources for independent contractors.

Founded 2017: Bluestone Sunshields Builds a Lasting Brand by Staying Lean and Trusting Its Vision

Through a measured approach to growth and a willingness to adapt, Jen Podany has turned a personal need into a growing sun protection brand.

How Year-Round Bookkeeping Can Take the Stress Out of Tax Season

Bookkeeping services, like those offered by Block Advisors by H&R Block, help take the burden off of small business owners.