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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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How to Handle Customer Complaints

Turn mistakes into opportunities by using de-escalation techniques and resolution-tracking tools. Take these steps to effectively manage customer grievances.

CO—100 Honoree Electivity Builds Scalable School Enrichment

Electivity delivers fully managed after-school enrichment programs that support schools, families, and independent instructors through a nimble, community-first model.

Everything You Need to Know About Selling at Pop-Ups, Markets, and Fairs

In-person selling comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how to manage it all.

How to Avoid YouTube Copyright Claims

Learn how music copyright infringement works and how to avoid it.

What Is the Difference Between Advertising and Marketing?

Marketing and advertising focus on promoting products and services, but they do it in different ways.

How to Outsource IT Services

Information technology outsourcing lets a third-party provider handle your business's IT needs.

How to Plan a Pop-Up Shop

Follow this guide to learn what it takes to open a pop-up shop and create a unique shopping experience.

Beginner’s Guide to Using Pinterest for Business

Master marketing your small business on Pinterest with this step-by-step guide that explains every aspect of using Pinterest for business, from setup and pins to analytics and sales.

How Startups Are Taking Bold Bets in Underserved Markets

Where other would-be founders might see challenges, risk, or complexity, Better Place Forests, Whimstay, and OneRail founders saw opportunities for innovation, customer satisfaction, and business success.

Founded: The Small Businesses That Built America

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, our Founded series will explore the small businesses that have shaped the nation’s economy, culture, and communities across generations.