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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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Founded in 1991: Realberry Builds Long-Term Value Through Real Estate Investment and Development

This Denver-based firm has spent more than three decades navigating market cycles to create institutional-quality real estate opportunities for investors and communities.

Founded in 1921: Unique Snacks Grows a Sixth-Generation Family Snack Business

By focusing on simplicity, ingredient integrity, and small-batch-inspired production at scale, this Pennsylvania-based snack company has built a century-long legacy in better-for-you pretzels.

Founded in 1947: French Florist Rethinks the Traditional Flower Shop

By blending emotional customer experiences with franchise-ready systems, this Los Angeles–based floral company is expanding its legacy brand.

Are Hashtags Still Relevant? Here’s How to Use Them

Hashtags are relevant to your marketing strategy, but they may not have the same impact as they used to.

Founded in 1931: Townsend Powers New England Homes Through Four Generations of Family Leadership

The Massachusetts-based home services company has grown from a heating oil business to a trusted provider of energy, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across New England.

Understanding Pay-Per-Click PPC Advertising for Business

Pay-per-click (PPC) is a good solution for anyone embarking on a search marketing campaign. Here's how to get started.

3 Ways Small Businesses Evolve Marketing as They Grow

As small businesses grow, their marketing strategies must evolve too. Learn how to build visibility, connect with customers, and scale your brand with the right tools and resources.

Earth’s Groove: How Herbal Experimentation Turned Into a Wellness Brand 

Founder Layla Morgan transformed a personal interest in herbal wellness into a brand built on community, education, and accessible self-care.

How the Pet Tech Boom Is Creating New Business Opportunities

Tapping into a $158 billion market, Halo Collar, Zoom Room, and Bark Air are succeeding by catering to a generation of pet owners who spare no expense on their fur babies.

Health-Focused Startups Built Devoted Communities and a National Retail Presence

From probiotics to oral care, three founders explain how community-first strategies turned trust, education, and culture into breakout retail growth at merchants from Target to Anthropologie in the crowded wellness space.