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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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Debunking Startup Myths With the Founders of AppArmor

Defying conventional wisdom, the Sinkinson brothers built AppArmor, a SaaS public safety mobile app company, by bootstrapping and focusing on empathetic leadership to boost profitability.

Credit Card Processing Scams and Fraud

Learn how to recognize a merchant services scam and prevent payment fraud while protecting your business and customers.

Seasonal Business Taxes: Guide for Business Owners

Seasonal businesses have fluctuating incomes but are responsible for paying taxes like any other business.

How AI Can Help Small Businesses Prepare for Tax Season

Discover the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence-powered tax preparation plus shortcuts and prompts you can leverage.

How to Create an Employee Handbook

Learn the benefits of having an employee handbook, what information you should include for employees, and find easy-to-use templates.

Lovesac’s Founder on How Its ‘Designed for Life’ Philosophy Will Fuel Growth

The furniture company that won big with its ‘Sactional’ couches is betting its ‘buy better, buy less’ message will make it a billion-dollar brand.

Small Business Insurance: What Coverage Do You Need?

There are many types of small business insurance available, but what do you really need? Here’s how to choose the best policies and provider for your business.

Mushrooms Emerge as Growth Opportunity Across the Grocery Landscape

Startups including Pan's, Meati, and Renude create products that tap into the fungi's healthy attributes amid consumer demand for plant-based food options.

When to Get Cybersecurity Insurance for Your SMB

Cybersecurity insurance is becoming a must-have policy for many businesses. Here’s when to invest in coverage and how to choose the right provider.

How to Use Facebook to Build a Small Business Into a Thriving Enterprise

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Karen Frederick, Founder of Kole Jax Designs, to share how she harnessed Facebook to launch a successful e-commerce jewelry business.