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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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What Is a Startup Incubator?

Startup incubators are designed to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Here’s what you need to know about joining one.

How Business Intelligence and Analytics Benefit Businesses

Both business intelligence and business analytics can drive success. Here’s the difference between the two and how they can benefit a business.

How Do Debt Collection Agencies Work?

Here’s what business owners should know about debt collection agencies, including when and how to use one.

How to Conduct a PEST Analysis

A PEST analysis reveals how certain external factors could affect your business.

The Difference Between Sales and Marketing (and How They Work Together)

Discover the difference between what sales and marketing teams do, and how managers can differentiate them to achieve business goals.

How to Protect Your Business Name

Here’s how to protect your brand if another company takes your business name.

Trendy Startup PopUp Bagels’ New CEO on Its National Growth Strategy

The disruptor is betting on a highly efficient format for its “rip and dip” bagels that departs from typical quick-service chains as it expands, Tory Bartlett tells CO—.

Why This CEO Will Never Make His Employees Return to the Office

In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks, which is home to six restaurant brands. He explains why he allows his workers to work remotely, rather than requiring them to come into an office.

Small Skate Shops Integral to Their Communities

Independently owned skate shops are more than retailers; they’re watering holes for the skateboarding scene in their area.

A Guide to Tax Deductions for Home-Based Businesses

Learn which of your home expenses may be tax-deductible, how to claim those deductions, and what you can do year-round to optimize tax season.