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 Blushington Built a Scalable Franchise Model by Blending Hospitality With (Convenience-Minded) Beauty Services

The beauty disruptor is expanding nationwide by bringing its multirevenue-stream, entrepreneur-driven concept to new markets, Co-founder Nicki Maron tells CO—.

How to File a Patent

Filing for a patent can protect your creation and business. Here's what you need to know about the patent filing process.

How Kolbe Corp Built a Business Around Instinct

CEO David Kolbe on the instinctive strengths most performance advice overlooks, and what leaders might want to consider instead.

What Is a Business Owner's Policy (BOP), and Do You Need One?

A business owner’s policy bundles general liability, commercial property, and business interruption insurance in one convenient policy. Learn who qualifies for a BOP, the estimated costs, and how to get a policy.

When Moms Mean Business: Three Startups That Sprang From a Mother's Influence

Elf on the Shelf, Mrs. Meyer’s, and Nadas Empanadas have their founders’ mothers to thank for their success.

Guide to Accepting Credit Card Payments

Learn how to accept credit card payments online, in person, on a mobile device, or by phone. This step-by-step guide helps you compare setup options, processing fees, security requirements, and providers.

How Disruptor NATPAT Turned Insect Repellent Into a Multimillion-dollar Sticker Business

The startup behind kid-friendly insect repellent and wellness patches built a global business by solving problems at home first and continues to run the brand like a family operation.

Inside Talkspace's Plan to Make AI Therapy Safe—and Profitable

As millions turn to chatbots for mental health advice, the virtual therapy pioneer is betting its new AI guide and its acquisition by a major behavioral health operator will accelerate growth.

How BaseCamp Is Turning the Hot Apparel Resale Market into a Franchise Model

The brothers behind Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid helped turn a fragmented thrift industry into a $300 million franchise, proving secondhand clothing retail can scale like any other Main Street business.

How Joolies’ Founders Turned Dates From a Forgotten Fruit Into a Buzzy Better-for-You Brand

The company professes to be “changing the date-ing game” with memorable branding and line expansions into healthful energy snacks and candy alternatives.