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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9 Small Business Month Events to Register for Now

From local conferences to virtual webinars, these events offer small business owners the opportunity to network and learn through the month of May.

Featured

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4 Things to Do During Small Business Month to Grow Your Company

Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities.

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19 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round

Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year.

Event Replays:

5 Key Takeaways from CO—’s Ready. Set. Scale. Small Business Day Edition

In this special Ready. Set. Scale. event, small business experts and leaders share insights on the economy, marketing and growth trends, AI, and more.

Ready. Set. Scale. How Small Business Can Leverage AI

Are you hesitant to implement AI in your small business? Experts discuss why it’s less of a challenge — and more beneficial — than you may think.

Ready. Set. Scale. Smart Tax Tips for a Stress-Free Filing

Discover expert tax and financial planning strategies for small businesses, from ensuring healthy cash flow to aligning business goals and financial decisions.

Business Resources

Growth Studio

How to Improve Equality of Opportunity for Women in Business

Female entrepreneurs and leaders highlight measures and programs in place to accelerate the growth of the U.S. women-owned business ecosystem.

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Considering Starting a Business Later in Life? Here are 4 Resources for Older Entrepreneurs

For business owners who are launching later in life, there are plenty of available resources for older entrepreneurs.

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15 Resources for Women-Owned Businesses

Here are some top programs providing assistance to women-owned businesses.

Strategy 9 Top Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Strategy 13 Resources for Hispanic- and Latino-Owned Businesses
Strategy 21 Resources for Black-Owned Businesses

Build Your Reputation

Human Resources

How to Build Your Reputation as a Great Employer

An employer brand helps you attract and retain top talent. Here’s how to build an enticing employer brand.

Funding Options

Business Financing Choosing the Best Funding Strategy for Your Business
Business Financing A Guide to Funding Your Business at Every Stage
Business Financing 4 Experts Share Their Business Funding Strategies

Preventing Burnout

Thrive

4 Things That Cause Entrepreneurial Burnout — And How to Avoid Them

You don’t have to live in a constant state of burnout — here are four causes of entrepreneurial burnout and how to avoid them.

Business Directories

Strategy 10 Women-Owned Business Directories for Your Business to Join
Marketing 5 Small Business Listings to Boost Your Online Presence
Strategy 23+ Black-Owned Small Business Directories

Getting Certified

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A Guide to Business Certifications for Small Business Owners

Obtaining business certifications can give you access to more opportunities. Here are some of those certifications and how to apply.

Business Financing How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
Strategy How to Become a Certified Veteran-Owned Business
Strategy How to Become a Certified Sustainable Business

Small Business Success

Growth Studio 5 Small Businesses Answering the Call for Alcohol-Free Bars
Growth Studio 5 Small Chocolatiers That Have Found Sweet Success
Growth Studio 6 Small Movie Theaters Still Thriving in 2024
Growth Studio 5 Beachy Small Businesses That Make It Feel Like Summer All Year Long
Growth Studio 6 Small Businesses That Have Mastered the Art of Upcycling
Growth Studio 5 Small Businesses That Honor Veterans and Active Military Year-Round

Cash Flow

Finance

Cash Flow: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Maintain It

Cash flow is critical to the success of any business. Learn more about what it is, why it matters, and how your business can maintain a positive cash flow.

Finance

5 Tips for Ensuring Your Business Has Enough Cash on Hand

Ensuring your business has enough cash on hand is a crucial way to protect your company and employees. Here’s what you need to know.

Tech Must-Haves

Technology 5 Must-Have Technologies for a Brand New Business
Technology Investing in Tech: How to Decide on the Technology Your Startup Needs
Technology 4 Types Of Technology That Can Help Grow Your Sales
Latest—

Free Accounting Tools for Small Businesses
Find the right bookkeeping app for your budget by comparing features, limitations, and upgrade costs. Explore the best free accounting tools for small business owners and freelancers.
By: Jessica Elliott

What Are Net Payment Terms?
Net terms are a way to offer customers favorable billing terms, and they can help you manage your cash flow—when they’re set up properly.
By: Emily Heaslip

How CAVA, Alexis Bittar, and JCPenney Are Engaging Customers With Bite-Sized, Episodic Content That Keeps Them Coming Back for More
The food chain, jewelry brand, and department store are winning customer loyalty with bingeable short-form social content—from a reality dating show to a micronovela to a mockumentary. Execs share how.
By: Deborah Lynn Blumberg

The Power of Micro-Communities: Startups Turn Small-But-Passionate Followings Into Mainstream Growth
How toy brand Flo-Magic, ALOHA protein bars, and Essiespice condiments have turned passionate followings into mainstream growth.
By: Deborah Lynn Blumberg

How Fast-Food Disruptor Konala Is Driving Franchise Growth With High-Protein Meals and a Quick-Serve Strategy
The startup chain gives drive-thru customers high-protein meals in under three minutes and is on a mission to make fast-casual dining faster and more nutritious.
By: Joan Verdon

Subscription-Driven Brands PrettyLitter, Omaha Steaks, and Stitch Fix on Personalizing Strategies to Meet Evolving Consumer Demands
These CPG businesses are adding value by keeping their fingers on the pulse of their customers via hyper-tailored rewards, heightened convenience, and AI, execs from the brands told CO—.
By: Mark Hamstra

How to Set Up a Business Email Address
Whether you’re starting a nonprofit, or working with a small business attorney to launch your company, setting up a professional email is one of the easiest ways to establish a legitimate business presence from day one.
By: Anna Baluch

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): The 4 Types You Need to Know
Improve site rankings using SEO techniques. Start by incorporating small business SEO practices and strategies from these search engine optimization categories.
By: Jessica Elliott

How to Write a Business Contract: A Small Business Guide
As a small business owner, you will enter into many contracts. Explore the elements of a valid contract and how to draft agreements that support your business goals.
By: Anna Baluch

How to Fill Every Seat at Your Live Event
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Jim Vines, Magician and Co-star of Broadway Magic Hour, a magic show in New York City. He shares practical tips to help event producers and promoters fill their seats.
By: Anna Baluch

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