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 Choose a Pay Schedule for Your Business

Your pay schedule determines how often employees are paid and helps manage your cash flow.

Types of Accounting Payment Term Strategies for Small Businesses

What are payment terms, and how do they affect cash flow and financial reporting? Explore examples and tips for setting payment terms.

What Is a Cloud-Based Phone System? VoIP Benefits and Top Providers

Learn how cloud phone systems work, their advantages over traditional phones, and which VoIP providers offer the best features for small businesses.

Constant Contact’s CEO on How Mentorship Has Helped Him Focus on the Long Game

Frank Vella shares how his early mentors molded his career and which three traits make them especially valuable.

Top Bill Gates Business Quotes

Here are 10 memorable Bill Gates quotes about building a successful business and giving back.

How to Process Payroll

Payroll is not solely sending money to your employees on a regular schedule. It involves filing payroll taxes, monitoring employee hours, and keeping meticulous records.

How These Franchise Entrepreneurs Built Multimillion-Dollar Businesses

Operators of Supercuts, PuroClean, and Urban Air Adventure Park share how they built franchises from the ground up that are now $15 million to $700 million businesses.

A Small Business Guide to Building Effective Prototypes

Building and testing prototypes can help small businesses refine their ideas before launch. Learn key steps, costs, and strategies for prototyping in our guide.

How to Choose a Business Coach

Unlock the benefits of entrepreneurship coaching by hiring a business coach who understands your challenges. Here's how.

Finding Local Business Needs

Interested in opening a local business? Here's how to find your niche in your small business community.